[2][3] It stretches across several countries including Guinea, Sierra Leone, Liberia, Ivory Coast, Ghana, Togo, Benin, Nigeria, and Cameroon.

Altered rainfall patterns, increased temperatures, and more frequent extreme weather events have affected the health and composition of this biome.

[23] The mixture of forest and grassland provide habitat for a range of species from large mammals[24] such as African leopard, forest elephants, hippopotamus and antelopes such as the red-flanked duiker to the common tortoise as well as more localised species including patas monkeys and Ghana worm lizards (Amphisbaenia).

[26] The ecoregion covers large areas of many West African nations including: Like many tropical ecosystems, this mosaic is under threat from various human activities.

Additionally, infrastructure development and road construction can fragment habitats, making it difficult for wildlife to move between different areas.

[55] Its unique blend of forest and savanna habitats, along with its endemic species, make it an area of global importance for conservation efforts.

[63][64] Scientists and researchers are actively studying this region to better understand its ecological dynamics, species distribution, and responses to environmental changes.