Figure 1: Present-day distribution of vegetation across Africa.
From: CO2 and fire influence tropical ecosystem stability in response to climate change

Modeled variations in vegetation cover computed as proportions of C3 and C4 plants replotted from41. White areas indicate deserts. Circle indicates the location of Lake Bosumtwi, Ghana (6°30′N, 1°25′W). Map produced using ESRI ArcGIS software [v.10.3.1], (http://www.esri.com/software/arcgis).