Hysicochemical properties of the soil and climatic factors linked to the dynamics of mangrove degradation in the Saloum Delta Biosphere Reserve: case of the Palmarin Community Nature Reserve, Senegal

Mangrove degradation in the Saloum Delta Biosphere Reserve, Senegal, is linked to distinct physicochemical soil properties and land cover dynamics. Research reveals that mudflats exhibit significantly higher carbon (4–5 times) and organic matter (4–5 times) abundance compared to mangrove peripheries and tannes, with a p-value of 0.027. Nitrogen levels are also notably higher in mangrove peripheries than in tannes, while the C/N ratio is 1.6–2.7 times greater in mudflats. A diachronic land use study from 1992 to 2022 identified positive correlations for mangroves and mudflats but a negative one for tannes. These findings highlight critical soil and climatic factors influencing mangrove degradation, offering insights into ecosystem resilience under climate change.

(Ed.). (2025). hysicochemical properties of the soil and climatic factors linked to the dynamics of mangrove degradation in the Saloum Delta Biosphere Reserve: case of the Palmarin Community Nature Reserve, Senegal. Journal of Chemical, Biological and Physical Sciences, 16(1). https://doi.org/10.24214/jcbps.d.16.1.04356