Mwenge Catholic University

Tropical ecosystems are diverse and globally significant, spanning across all continents in the tropical belt. Favourable climatic and soil conditions as well as strong altitudinal gradients result in high diversity. However, high population densities, in particular in mountainous ecosystems, also result in a high demand for ecosystem services. High-elevation landscapes are hotspots of biodiversity and endemism and hold significant potential for soil health through the ecosystems they encompass. Tropical landscapes include a diverse array of ecosystems, ranging from montane forests to grasslands.