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Angola designated Serra do Pingano as a protected area amid rapid forest loss.

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Briefings

A 2026 study published in Nature Ecology & Evolution reveals that central Serra do Pingano in northern Angola lost 43% of its original forest cover over two decades, while the wider ecosystem lost 21% (536 km²). The Angolan government established the Serra do Pingano Conservation Area in April after years of appeals. The study highlights the forest as a critical ecological transition zone between tropical rainforest and miombo savanna, sheltering some of Angola's last tropical forest south of the Congo River. Co-author Thea Lautenschläger noted the difficulty of quantifying direct research influence on conservation efforts.

Key points

• Central Serra do Pingano lost 43% of its original forest cover over the past two decades.
• The wider Serra do Pingano Forest Ecosystem lost 21% (536 km²) of forest cover.

Context

The study, co-authored by two Angolan researchers and signed by 11 institutions, serves as an urgent warning and call to action. It was originally published on Mongabay in October 2026, highlighting the rapid deforestation of a region ecologically vital for biodiversity and climate resilience.

Limitations

The evidence is limited to a single scientific study published in Nature Ecology & Evolution. Specific data on the Angolan government's response timeline beyond April is not detailed, and the study does not provide direct causal links between specific research activities and conservation outcomes.

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