miombo

Miombo is a type of sparse, open, deciduous woodland found in dry regions of eastern Africa. It is characterized by trees that shed their leaves during the dry season. These woodlands are extensive across the continent, particularly in bands north and south of the Equator.123

The composition of miombo woodlands varies with latitude and local conditions. In some areas, like interior Tanzania, a light-canopied woodland called Miombo forest rises above a sparse ground layer and is a good habitat for bees. The trees in these woodlands, often around 30 to 50 feet high, are typically deciduous and fire-resistant due to annual burning. Common species include trees from the Brachystegia and Julbernardia genera. These woodlands are often interspersed with grasslands, especially in seasonally flooded areas.34