Ilstedt, Ulrik
- Institutionen för skogens ekologi och skötsel, Sveriges lantbruksuniversitet
Sammanfattning
This study assessed the structure and composition of a Miombo woodland stand subjected to selective logging through a forest inventory, measuring all trees with DBH >= 10 cm across 34 plots (1 ha each) for diameter, height, stem quality, and health status. The stand had a mean stem density of 255 stems/ha, basal area of 15 m2/ha, above ground biomass of 110 Mg/ha, and total volume of 145 m3/ha. The Fabaceae family, particularly Brachystegia spiciformis, dominated the composition. Diversity indices revealed moderate diversity (Shannon = 2.3, Simpson = 0.8, Pielou = 0.6), with a few dominant species. The diameter distribution followed a reverse J-shaped pattern typical of Miombo woodlands. The study (LevasFlor. (2024). Plano De Maneio Da LevasFlor, LDA) highlighted common features of selectively logged woodlands, including a low occurrence of large-diameter individuals from high-value commercial species, prevalence of disturbance-tolerant species, and limited regeneration for some species. These findings underscore the need for management strategies that balance ecological and socio-economic factors, mitigate logging impacts, promote regeneration, and ensure long-term sustainability. Effective policies are crucial for maintaining the ecological integrity and economic value of Miombo woodlands while addressing climate resilience and biodiversity conservation.
Nyckelord
selective logging; woodland structure; species composition
Publicerad i
Forests
2025, volym: 16, nummer: 4, artikelnummer: 569
Utgivare: MDPI
SLU författare
Goodman, Rosa
- Institutionen för skogens ekologi och skötsel, Sveriges lantbruksuniversitet
- Institutionen för skogens ekologi och skötsel, Sveriges lantbruksuniversitet
UKÄ forskningsämne
Skogsvetenskap
Publikationens identifierare
- DOI: https://doi.org/10.3390/f16040569
Permanent länk till denna sida (URI)
https://res.slu.se/id/publ/141783