Local perception of the current state and threat factors of a critically endangered species, Celtis toka (Forssk.) Hepper & J.R.I. Wood, in Burkina Faso: implications for species conservation

Celtis toka , the only species of genus (family Cannabaceae) encountered in flora Burkina Faso, is critically endangered country. To engage public for future conservation and domestication species, knowledge factors threatening survival necessary. Thus, study objective was to identify perceptions local people concerning current state strategies Faso. investigate potential solutions threats posed we randomly surveyed 405 consenting participants using a selected semi-structured interview. Moreover, field observations were performed assess threat drivers cited by Sudanian Sudano-Sahelian climatic zones. Descriptive analyses (relative frequency fidelity level) generalized linear models (GLMs) used highlight impact sociodemographic climate zones on state, drivers, solutions. The chi-square test whether plant C. . GLM revealed that about solution as related natural stand varied significantly according ethnolinguistic group (P < 0.000), sex = 0.01) age 0.01). Rural had varying Sixty-eight percent reported decrease population, ten scarcity, five extinction. views affecting pruning (25%), change (14%), deforestation (10%), ageing debarking (9%), agriculture (7%). Potential included planting (45%), its habitat (27%), sustainable use promotion education awareness (10%) tree/crop association (5%). concluded ethnobotanical may play an important role Furthermore, incorporation into reforestation restoration programs critical survival.