Thursday, 25 September 2025

Growth Analysis of Lannea kerstingii (Anacardiaceae) for Sustainable Forest Management in Northeast Nigeria | Chapter 3 | Current Research on Geography, Earth Science and Environment Vol. 3

 

Lannea kerstingii (anacardiaceae) is found mainly in the guinea and sudan savannahs and is useful as an agroforestry species and in meeting health benefits. The objective of this study is to close existing gaps in data availability for the purpose of formulating forest policy and planning in the sub-region of the study area. Twenty trees were sampled from fifteen quadrats each measuring 100m*100m and using different approaches, were measured for diameter at breast height, crown area, crown ratio, height and volume. Statistical analysis of the data generated was carried out using the coefficient of determination(r) and pearson’s correlation (r2). There were strong positive correlations with basal area and volume, while weaker associations with crown ratio and crown area were observed. Biomass assessment provides relevant data which helps in biodiversity conservation, carbon sequestration, climate change mitigation, climate budgeting and financing, culminating in developing an appropriate framework for forest policy formulation, planning and development.

 

Author(s) details

Justus eronmosele omijeh
department of forestry and wildlife management, modibbo adama university, yola, nigeria.

 

Please see the book here :- https://doi.org/10.9734/bpi/crgese/v3/6156

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