In:
Journal of Tropical Ecology, Cambridge University Press (CUP), Vol. 30, No. 5 ( 2014-09), p. 447-455
Abstract:
We compare forests dominated by Gilbertiodendron dewevrei at the Dja Biosphere Reserve (Cameroon) with adjacent high-diversity mixed forests in terms of tree-species composition and stand structure, in order to understand the co-occurrence of mixed forest tree species in the monodominant forest. A total of 18 1-ha permanent plots were established in the two forest types. In each plot, all trees with dbh ≥10 cm were identified as were those 〈 10 cm dbh within a subsample of 300 m 2 . Species richness was significantly different between the two forest types. Mixed forest had an average of 109 species ha −1 for trees ≥10 cm dbh and 137 species for trees 〈 10 cm dbh. By contrast, G. dewevrei -dominated forest had an average of 47 species ha −1 (≥10 cm dbh) and 92 species ( 〈 10 cm dbh). There was no significant difference in terms of stem density of the trees with dbh 〈 10 cm between the two forests (mixed: 3.7 stems m −2 ; monodominant: 3.1 stems m −2 ). As G. dewevrei is a shade-tolerant species that can regenerate under its own shade, its higher stem density and basal area can reduce species richness of an area.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
0266-4674
,
1469-7831
DOI:
10.1017/S0266467414000352
Language:
English
Publisher:
Cambridge University Press (CUP)
Publication Date:
2014
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1466679-0
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12
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23
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