The present study, the objective of which is to assess the interest of the Soubré
hydroelectric dam biodiversity conservation area for local populations, was conducted with a view to developing
a sustainable management plan. Specifically, the aim is to identify the utility species present and
to assess their availability. The data collection methodology combined botanical inventories and
an ethnobotanical survey. The results show that the flora is rich in 346 species. Of these species,
84 are cited by the populations as utility plants. The categories of use are, in order
of importance, medicinal use, food use, handicrafts, lumber and service. The organs
sought are mainly the leaves in the practice of traditional medicine, the fruits in
food and the stem in crafts, lumber and service and energy wood. Of all the useful species,
13 are of paramount importance for populations. Of these, 6 are less abundant in the zone.
This is the case in particular with Ricinodendron heudelotii, Carpolobia lutea G. Don. These results would make it possible to accord
an important place to utility species and especially those with a high value of importance in the further
development of the area in order to contribute sustainably to the well-being of populations.