Climate modelling for agroforestry species selection in Yunnan Province, China

Ranjitkar, Sailesh; Sujakhu, Nani Maiya; Yang, Lü; Wang, Qing; Wang, Mingcheng; He, Jun; Mortimer, Peter E.; Xu, Jianchu; Kindt, Roeland; Zomer, Robert J.

doi:10.1016/j.envsoft.2015.10.027

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“…Moreover, agroforestry practices that can be based on the integration of cash crops (eg Amomum subulatum) and medicinal plants with locally available nitrogen-fixing trees (eg Alnus nepalensis), or on the planting of fodder and fruit trees (eg Choerospondias axillaris, Morus alba, and Phyllanthus emblica) on farmland, can increase household income, mitigate climate change effects, and improve site conditions (Bernier et al 2013). For selecting the appropriate tree crop, the environmental conditions in the relevant agro-ecological zone must be considered (Ranjitkar et al 2016). Fodder trees (eg Artocarpus lakoocha, Ficus semicordata, Litsea monopetala, and Bauhinia variegata), which are already widely distributed and intercropped in the study area, yield nutritious fodder for more milk production and help to bridge the dry-season feed gap (Paudel and Tiwari 1992).…”

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Farmers' Perceptions of and Adaptations to Changing Climate in the Melamchi Valley of Nepal

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Farmers' Perceptions of and Adaptations to Changing Climate in the Melamchi Valley of Nepal

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“…This could enhance information exchange between researchers and practitioners, and enable both local farmers and policymakers to identify and use appropriate native tree species in reforestation and restoration projects [1, 6]. Further research integrating both scientific and indigenous knowledge is also required to investigate the implications of interactions between native species for multiple species planting [32, 85, 86]. …”

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Selection of Native Tree Species for Subtropical Forest Restoration in Southwest China

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The use of native species in forest restoration has been increasingly recognized as an effective means of restoring ecosystem functions and biodiversity to degraded areas across the world. However, successful selection of species adapted to local conditions requires specific knowledge which is often lacking, especially in developing countries. In order to scale up forest restoration, experimental data on the responses of native species to propagation and restoration treatments across a range of local conditions are required. In this study, the restoration potential of 34 native tree species was evaluated based on nursery research and field planting experiments at a highly degraded site in a subtropical area of southwest China. We examined species performance in terms of germination rates as well as survival rates and growth over 2 years after planting. Of the 34 species examined, 25 had a germination percentage greater than 50%. Survivorship ranged from 0 to 97% across species and was greater than 50% for 20 species. Mean monthly growth increments varied between species. Pioneer species performed well, and 14 mid- and late-successional species performed reasonably well to very well in this study. However, the remaining 16 mid- and late-successional species performed poorly. These results indicate that carefully selected mid- and late-successional species can be effectively incorporated into mixed species plantings. This data can be used to inform restoration planning, helping to identify suitable species and so enhance the biodiversity and resilience of restored forests.

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“…This analysis was calculated in R and the threshold was set as 10 (only VIF values lower than 10 were selected). For each species, different variables were selected for modeling (Ranjitkar et al, 2016). …”

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“…In addition, primary data on a local scale is often incomplete and spatially biased, a problem that can be mitigated through the use of ecological niche modeling (Hammitt, Cole & Monz (2015); Hortal et al, 2008; Marks (2012); Yang et al, 2016; Zhang et al, 2016). Such modeling has proven to be an effective tool for reducing the data limitations of traditional methods for measuring biodiversity (Carretero & Sillero, 2016; Elith & Leathwick, 2009; Ranjitkar et al, 2016; Thuiller et al, 2009). Combining multiple data sources on a local scale with ecological niche modeling offers a potential solution to such limitations.…”

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Gap analysis and implications for seasonal management on a local scale

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BackgroundIdentifying biodiversity hotspots on a local scale, using multiple data sources, and ecological niche modeling, has the potential to contribute to more effective nature reserve management.MethodsIn this study, we used infrared-triggered camera trapping, field surveys, and interviews to create a dataset on the distribution of species (mammals and birds) in Hebei Wulingshan Nature Reserve (Hebei Province, China).ResultsWe identified 101 species (14 orders, 38 families), 64 of which (2,142 effective records) were selected for environmental niche modeling. All results were reclassified into three groups: “priority areas” (areas including the potential distributions of over 80% of species), “important areas” (those with 50% of species), and “normal areas” (all other areas). Our results show that priority areas (1.31–1.82 km2) and important areas (7.73–21.44 km2) for conservation were mainly covered by the core and experimental zones of the reserve; additionally, a kilometer-wide margin around the outside of the nature reserve seems to be important to maintaining biodiversity.DiscussionWe close by suggesting some actions for enhancing conservation of biodiversity in the reserve, including monitoring, strengthen law enforcements, introducing popular science, and co-operating with local people.

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Climate modelling for agroforestry species selection in Yunnan Province, China

Cited by 72 publications

References 33 publications

Farmers' Perceptions of and Adaptations to Changing Climate in the Melamchi Valley of Nepal

Farmers' Perceptions of and Adaptations to Changing Climate in the Melamchi Valley of Nepal

Selection of Native Tree Species for Subtropical Forest Restoration in Southwest China

Gap analysis and implications for seasonal management on a local scale

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