Habitat and population structure of five multipurpose species in the forest management site of Tiogo, Burkina Faso
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Woody species, conservation, forest management site, habitat, Burkina FasoAbstract
Understanding the dynamic of high-value species in savanna ecosystems is essential for their sustainable conservation. This study aims to report the current population structure of five target species (Tamarindus indica, Vitellaria paradoxa, Detarium microcarpum, Anogeissus leiocarpa, and Crossopteryx febrifuga) in the forest management site of Tiogo. Floristic inventory was conducted on 100 plots of 1000 m2. Non-Metric Multidimensional Analysis (NMDS) was carried out to compare the floristic composition between the management units based on the presence or absence of target species. A total of 70 species distributed in 23 families and 55 genera. Four groups of overlapping plant communities were identified. The first group was habitat of Detarium microcarpum and Crossopteryx febrifuga; the second group was of Vitellaria paradoxa; the third group was mixed with Tamarindus indica and Anogeissus leiocarpa; and the fourth group was characterized by Anogeissus leiocarpa. Weibull distribution showed an overall good structure among the five species, characterized by an increase in younger individuals. This study provides valuable information for better management of target species, aiding in effective forest management of Tiogo, subject to anthropic pressures.
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