Composition, structure, and regeneration patterns in a gallery forest along the Tana River near Bura, Kenya

Maingi, John K.; Marsh, Stuart E.

doi:10.1016/j.foreco.2006.09.006

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“…This variation is related to variable flood regimes, geomorphic channel processes, altitudinal climate shifts, and upland influence on the fluvial corridor (Naiman et al 1993;Natta 2003;Kozlowski 2002;Damasceno-Junior et al 2004;Maingi et Marsh 2006). The riparian forests are frequently disturbed by floods and debris flows, creating a complex shifting mosaic of landforms over spatial scale.…”

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Woody species composition, diversity and structure of riparian forests of four watercourses types in Burkina Faso

Sambaré

Bognounou

Wittig

et al. 2011

Journal of Forestry Research

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Riparian forests are classified as endangered ecosystems in general, particularly in sahelian countries like Burkina Faso because of human-induced alterations and civil engineering works. The modification of this important habitat is continuing, with little attention being paid to the ecological or human consequences of these changes. The objective of this study is to describe the variation of woody species diversity and dynamic in riparian forests on different type of watercourse banks along phytogeographical gradient in Burkina Faso. All woody species were systematically measured in 90 sample plots with sides of 50 m × 20 m. Density, dominance, frequency and species and family importance values were computed to characterize the species composition. Different diversity indices were calculated to examine the heterogeneity of riparian forests. A total of 196 species representing 139 genera and 51 families were recorded in the overall riparian forests. The species richness of individuals with dbh ≥ 5cm increased significantly from the North to the South along the phytogeographical gradient and varied significantly between the different types of riparian forests. Similarity in tree species composition between riparian forests was low, which indicates high beta diversity and reflects differences in habitat conditions and topography. The structural characteristics varied significantly along the phytogeographical gradient and between the different types of riparian forests. The diameter class distribution of trees in all riparian forests showed a reverse "J" shaped curve except riparian forest of stream indicating vegetation dominated by juvenile individuals. Considering the ecological Foundation project: This work was financially supported by University of Frankfurt and BIOTA West project The online version is available at Responsible editor: Chai Ruihai importance of riparian forest, there is a need to delineate and classify them along watercourses throughout the country.

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Woody species composition, diversity and structure of riparian forests of four watercourses types in Burkina Faso

Sambaré

Bognounou

Wittig

et al. 2011

Journal of Forestry Research

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“…The Importance Value of a species is the sum of the relative density and the relative frequency of that species, divided by 2 (Maingi and Marsh, 2006). The Importance Value does not include the relative dominance, as this was not measured in the field.…”

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Floristic and Structural Pattern and Current Distribution of Tiger Bush Vegetation in Burkina Faso (West Africa), Assessed by Means of Belt Transects and Spatial Analysis

Müller¹

2013

Appl Ecol Env Res

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“…SIV was used to identify dominance species in the study area. The following formulas were used for each calculation (Maingi and Marsh 2006;Adam et al 2007):…”

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Plant diversity in natural forest of Guilan Rural Heritage Museum in Iran

Abedi

Pourbabaei

2010

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Abedi R, Pourbabaei H (2010) Plant diversity in natural forest of Guilan Rural Heritage Museum in . The aim of this study was to determine plant species diversity in Guilan Rural Heritage Museum in Iran. Eighty nine sampling plots were sampled based on systematic random method. Data analysis was carried out using diversity indices of richness, diversity (Shannon-Wiener, Simpson, Mc Arthur's (N 1 ) and Hill's (N 2 ) and Smith and Wilson's evenness index (E var ). Results indicated that Rosaceae and Labiatae families have the highest number of species. Quercus castaneifolia and Ruscus hyrcanus were the most dominant woody plants for class of tree and shrub, respectively. Carex divolsa and Viola odorata were dominant herbaceous species. Herbaceous layer had the highest richness, evenness and diversity. Mc Arthur's N 1 index had the highest value among diversity indices.

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Composition, structure, and regeneration patterns in a gallery forest along the Tana River near Bura, Kenya

Cited by 27 publications

References 42 publications

Woody species composition, diversity and structure of riparian forests of four watercourses types in Burkina Faso

Woody species composition, diversity and structure of riparian forests of four watercourses types in Burkina Faso

Floristic and Structural Pattern and Current Distribution of Tiger Bush Vegetation in Burkina Faso (West Africa), Assessed by Means of Belt Transects and Spatial Analysis

Plant diversity in natural forest of Guilan Rural Heritage Museum in Iran

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