Natural regeneration in logging gaps of different sizes in Subri River Forest Reserve (Ghana)
The result's identifiers
Result code in IS VaVaI
<a href="https://www.isvavai.cz/riv?ss=detail&h=RIV%2F62156489%3A43410%2F22%3A43920858" target="_blank" >RIV/62156489:43410/22:43920858 - isvavai.cz</a>
Result on the web
<a href="https://doi.org/10.1007/s11676-021-01435-4" target="_blank" >https://doi.org/10.1007/s11676-021-01435-4</a>
DOI - Digital Object Identifier
<a href="http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11676-021-01435-4" target="_blank" >10.1007/s11676-021-01435-4</a>
Alternative languages
Result language
angličtina
Original language name
Natural regeneration in logging gaps of different sizes in Subri River Forest Reserve (Ghana)
Original language description
Subri River Forest Reserve (SR) is the most extensive forest area in Ghana with an accompanying rich floral species. Over the years, logging from both legally prescribed and illegal operations remain the predominant forest disturbance in SR. Gap creation following logging is crucial in determining tree species composition and diversity. Hence, the study evaluated the composition and diversity of naturally regenerated tree species in logging gaps of different sizes and, again examined the roles of these tree species in fulfilling the economic and ecological agenda of sustainable forest management after logging in SR. Twelve gaps were randomly selected: 4 each were grouped into small size (LESS-THAN OR EQUAL TO 200 m2), medium size (201-300 m2), and large size (GREATER-THAN OR EQUAL TO 300 m2). Data were gathered from 1 m2 circular area at gap centres and repeatedly inside 1 m width strip along 20 m individual N-S-E-W transects. Species diversity differed significantly between gap sizes. Higher diversity indices were measured in large size gaps. Gap sizes shared similar species. There were significant differences among various height groupings of tree species across all three gap sizes. Pioneers preferred medium to large size gaps, while shade-tolerant tree species preferred small size gaps for their abundance. Vulnerable and Lower Risk Near Threatened tree species under Conservation Status and, Premium and Commercial tree species under Utilisation Status preferred small size gaps for their proliferation and conservation. Therefore, we recommend the single tree-based selective logging for ensuring creations of small to medium size (200-300 m2) gaps through adjustments to the logging permit process, revision of Allocation Quota Permit, strict adherence to the 40-year polycyclic selection system, along with more dedicated enforcement and monitoring. Changes along these protocols would tremendously facilitate natural regeneration of different suites of timber species resulting in the improvement of the overall biodiversity conservation associated with the forest, more sustainable forest harvests and more income to those who receive permits.
Czech name
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Czech description
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Classification
Type
J<sub>imp</sub> - Article in a specialist periodical, which is included in the Web of Science database
CEP classification
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OECD FORD branch
40102 - Forestry
Result continuities
Project
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Continuities
S - Specificky vyzkum na vysokych skolach
Others
Publication year
2022
Confidentiality
S - Úplné a pravdivé údaje o projektu nepodléhají ochraně podle zvláštních právních předpisů
Data specific for result type
Name of the periodical
Journal of Forestry Research
ISSN
1007-662X
e-ISSN
1993-0607
Volume of the periodical
33
Issue of the periodical within the volume
4
Country of publishing house
CN - CHINA
Number of pages
18
Pages from-to
1157-1174
UT code for WoS article
000736940600001
EID of the result in the Scopus database
2-s2.0-85121995405