Journal of Landscape Ecology,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
16(3), P. 36 - 53
Published: Dec. 1, 2023
Abstract
Concerns
about
energy
security
and
environmental
risks
have
sparked
interest
in
edible
non-edible
seed
oils
as
potential
renewable
feedstocks
for
biodiesel
production.
A
study
was
conducted
to
investigate
the
population
structure
regeneration
status
of
woody
oil
species
districts
Chobe
Ngamiland.
The
condition
were
studied
20
×
m
(400
2
)
quadrats
spaced
50
apart
along
a
parallel
line
transect.
Data
on
identity
all
species,
number
live
individuals,
diameter
at
breast
height
(DBH)
individuals
with
DBH
>
cm
each
collected
quadrat.
diversity
(
Hʹ
evenness
Jʹ
1.53,
1.42
0.71,
0.85,
0.73
0.51
Parakarungu,
Seronga
Shorobe,
respectively.
Ximenia
caffra
dominant
plant
Shorobe
Seronga,
exhibited
an
inverted
J
-shaped
curve
continuous
classes
distribution.
Trichilia
emetica
only
found
where
it
second
demonstrated
excellent
recruitment
regeneration.
In
Croton
megalobotrys
most
species.
It
had
low
recruitment,
which
likely
due
herbivory
predation
seeds
seedlings.
least
prevalent
Sclerocarya
birrea,
Schinziophyton
rautanenii
Guibourtia
coleosperma
no
representation
intermediate
diameter-classes,
might
be
attributed
selective
removal
these
diameter-classes.
examination
indicated
variations
patterns
diameter-class
distribution,
indicating
differences
dynamics
across
areas.
experienced
hindered
anthropogenic
influences.
Geology Ecology and Landscapes,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 1 - 21
Published: Nov. 21, 2024
Srivilliputhur
Wildlife
Sanctuary
holds
significant
value
being
a
part
of
Western
Ghats,
which
remains
unexplored
in
terms
vegetation.
The
current
study
is
the
first
quantitative
assessment
tree
distribution
along
an
elevation
gradient
combined
with
environmental
variables.
Sampling
was
conducted
from
December
2020
to
April
2021
six
zones
(Z1
Z6).
A
total
135
plots
20m
×
size
were
established,
and
stems
measured
(>30
cm
GBH).
Across
5.4
ha
studied
area,
2157
individuals
representing
188
species
48
families
documented.
Tree
density
(348-473
ind.
ha−1),
basal
area
(21.71-36.59
m2
richness
(84-122)
highest
at
mid-elevations.
One-way
ANOVA
result
highlighted
influence
on
(p
<
0.05).
Canonical
Correspondence
Analysis
revealed
good
correlation
between
variables
elevation.
Furthermore,
beta
diversity
showed
intermediate
dissimilarity
zones,
ranging
0.30
0.61.
Z1
Z6
exhibited
most
(60%).
Our
least
higher
elevations,
suggesting
evidence
filtering
shaping
overall
diversity.
Besides,
scarcity
few
point
concern.
Hence,
suggests
implementation
strategic
conservation
plans
conserve
this
area.
Journal of Landscape Ecology,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
16(3), P. 36 - 53
Published: Dec. 1, 2023
Abstract
Concerns
about
energy
security
and
environmental
risks
have
sparked
interest
in
edible
non-edible
seed
oils
as
potential
renewable
feedstocks
for
biodiesel
production.
A
study
was
conducted
to
investigate
the
population
structure
regeneration
status
of
woody
oil
species
districts
Chobe
Ngamiland.
The
condition
were
studied
20
×
m
(400
2
)
quadrats
spaced
50
apart
along
a
parallel
line
transect.
Data
on
identity
all
species,
number
live
individuals,
diameter
at
breast
height
(DBH)
individuals
with
DBH
>
cm
each
collected
quadrat.
diversity
(
Hʹ
evenness
Jʹ
1.53,
1.42
0.71,
0.85,
0.73
0.51
Parakarungu,
Seronga
Shorobe,
respectively.
Ximenia
caffra
dominant
plant
Shorobe
Seronga,
exhibited
an
inverted
J
-shaped
curve
continuous
classes
distribution.
Trichilia
emetica
only
found
where
it
second
demonstrated
excellent
recruitment
regeneration.
In
Croton
megalobotrys
most
species.
It
had
low
recruitment,
which
likely
due
herbivory
predation
seeds
seedlings.
least
prevalent
Sclerocarya
birrea,
Schinziophyton
rautanenii
Guibourtia
coleosperma
no
representation
intermediate
diameter-classes,
might
be
attributed
selective
removal
these
diameter-classes.
examination
indicated
variations
patterns
diameter-class
distribution,
indicating
differences
dynamics
across
areas.
experienced
hindered
anthropogenic
influences.
