The forests of Sao Tome and Principe are being lost at an alarming rate. Ricardo LimaWhen visiting the volcanic islands of São Tomé and Príncipe off the coast of West Africa, one is immediately struck by how unusual these tropical islands are. The steep, volcanic mountains seem to be swathed in impenetrable, story-book jungle. But, as ecologists know, first impressions can be … [Read more...] about Deforestation: an alert from the islands of São Tomé and Príncipe | The Conversation