Spatial variations of current forest structure and composition of mangrove forest in Biliran Island, Philippines

Mangrove forests are unique ecosystems that provide numerous ecological services, including carbon sequestration, biodiversity conservation, and coastal protection. However, more information is needed about the structure and composition of the Biliran Island mangrove forest in the Philippines. Basal area or diameter at breast height is a commonly used parameter for biomass estimation; we aimed to […]

The impact of socio-economic activities of rural dwellers on forest resources in Aniocha North Local Government Area of Delta State, Nigeria

The socio-economic profile and activities of forest occupants on wise-use of forest resources in Idumuje-Ugboko Forest Reserve (IUFR) in Aniocha North Local Government Area of Delta State was examined. Sampling techniques (purposive, and multistage) were used to acquire information from 120 respondents with the aid of structured questionnaire and oral interview. Data generated were analyzed […]

Forest structure, aboveground biomass and carbon potential of Sangalang mangrove forest in Biliran Island, Philippines

Mangrove forests are renowned for their ecological importance and capacity to sequester carbon, making them vital in climate change mitigation and providing valuable ecosystem services. This study was conducted in the Sangalang locality of Biliran Island, Philippines. Using a random sampling approach, we established nine permanent plots along three transect lines. Descriptive statistics and simple […]

Diversity and floristic composition of woody plants in the Mbalmayo Forest Reserve (Centre, Cameroon)

Unlike other countries in the region, Cameroon is already experiencing very significant pressure on land, not only due to demographic factors but also related to the development of economic activities. This study focuses on the characterization of ligneous species in the Mbalmayo forest reserve. Trees having ≥10cm diameter at breast height (D.B.H) were identified and […]

Contribution of sentinel-2 images to the mapping of anthropogenic activities in the Dibon Classified Forest (DCF), Tuy province, Burkina Faso

The Dibon classified forest (DCF), like other forests in Burkina Faso, is subject to strong anthropic pressures. By processing three (03) Sentinel-2 satellite images of 2016, 2017 and 2018 through a supervised classification using the maximum likelihood algorithm, coupled with phytosociological revelations, we identified land use types and assessed the impact of anthropogenic activities on […]

Floristic diversity in a unique ecosystem of Burkina Faso: The case of the Kou classified forest

The objective of this study is to provide a better knowledge of the flora of a classified forest relic and its capacity to preserve biodiversity. A forest inventory on 28 plots for woody species and 11 plots for herbaceous species was carried out in the Kou Classified Forest (KCF). The results show that the flora […]

Carbon stock assessment of the undisturbed forest in the heavily mined Island of Nonoc, Surigao City, Philippines

Forest serves as a significant carbon sink that helps minimize carbon concentrations in the atmosphere through the process of carbon sequestration. The purpose of this study was to determine the total carbon storage of the forest reserve area in Nonoc Island, Surigao City, as one of the areas in Surigao del Norte facing threats of […]

Indirect-use and option values of mangrove forest ecosystem in Day-asan, Surigao City, Philippines

Mangrove is a wetland type of forest referred also as the tidally influenced swamp ecosystem within intertidal zone of tropical and subtropical latitudes (Tomlinson, 1986). This forest provides numerous direct and indirect benefits to people and environment. However, most of the benefits appreciated are focused on direct-use or marketed benefits making mangrove forests as undervalued […]

Update the survey of the Populations of Artiodactyls and threats in the Dassioko Sud Forest Reserve, Côte d’Ivoire

Côte d’Ivoire comprises part of West Africa’s Guinean Forest Region, an ecosystem of great biological richness, species diversity, and endemism. The region is known to be involved in the World Biodiversity Hotspot. The country was covered by 16 million hectares of forest which is habitat of several animal species. However, this forest is continuously facing […]

Structure and dynamics of Classified Forest of Péni’s woody flora in western Burkina Faso

The Lack of knowledge of forests’ state and their conditions in terms of composition, structure and regeneration are constraints to the sustainable management of protected areas. The aims of this study are: (i) to determine vegetation units’ composition of the Classified Forest of Péni and (ii) to describe their structure and dynamics. Data were collected […]