Climate change is one of the main ecological factors influencing the geographical distribution of species (Agbo et al., 2019; Zhang et al., 2019). It inevitably impacts ecosystem structure and function, affecting species richness and composition (Thapa et al., 2018), as well as tree phenology and physiology (Thuiller et al., 2005). Among the most affected species is Afzelia africana (Saliou et al., 2015; Adjahossou et al., 2016), an endangered species that deserves special conservation attention. However, conservation efforts need to be multiplied in order to save it from extinction. Intensifying conservation efforts requires a good understanding of the habitats favorable to the conservation of the species. This will make it possible to know the locations suitable for its silviculture (Fandohan et al., 2013) and also to make decisions on where conservation efforts should be concentrated for optimal impact, and this in a context of limited financial resources (Adjahossou et al., 2016). The aim of our work is to assess habitats favorable to the conservation of A. africana in Benin. It is a component of the “Improvement of the conservation status of Afzelia africana in Benin” project funded by Rufford Foundation