Eritrea Natural Vegetation reflects the rich biological diversity of the nation. This East European country not only takes necessary steps for its preservation, but also uses it in a beneficial way. Eritrea has different types of natural ecosystems that are spread all over the country. Its extensive grassland systems includes Aristida grasslands, which is in the west, on the other hand, Sorghum purpueo-sericeum grassland is in the southwest and is separated by riverine forest and large tracts of woodland Acacia.
Again, on the northern hilly region one can come across steppe patched with semi-desert and riverine woodland.
Eritrea Natural Vegetation on the south-central territory is the homeland of several forest systems. There are Juniperus forests, Acacia woodland and mixed evergreen tropical forests spread across the country. The latter is found in the northern part of Asmara.
In reality, the long coastline of Eritrea is a perfect combination of halophytic vegetation and semi-desert, which comprises small patches of mangrove forests. There is no doubt in the fact that Eritrea with its wide variety of wildlife species will definitely enthrall the people. Currently those varied ecosystem is heavily under pressure and certain protective measures are been taken to safeguard them.
There are mainly three areas of forest biodiversity interest in Eritrea. They are as follows:
- Eritrean Escarpment forests, Debubawi and Semenawi Bahri
- Forest in the Northern Highlands
- Riverine forests
It is also thought that the marine environment plays an active role to the natural heritage of Eritrea. There are varied marine and coastal habitats and ecosystems in this country.
