scholarly journals Structural composition and distribution of tree species of Dudhpukuria-Dhopachori Wildlife Sanctuary, Chittagong, Bangladesh

2018 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 17-30 ◽  
Author(s):  
MA Hossain ◽  
MK Hossain ◽  
MS Alam ◽  
MM Abdullah Al Mamun
Keyword(s):  
Tree Species ◽  
Natural Regeneration ◽  
Sustainable Management ◽  
Dominant Species ◽  
The Other ◽  
Wildlife Sanctuary ◽  
Height Range ◽  
Structural Composition ◽  
Number Of Species ◽  
Successful Recruitment

Structural composition based on diameter and height class distribution of the tree species of Dudhpukuria-Dhopachori Wildlife Sanctuary, Chittagong, Bangladesh was assessed. A total of 183 tree species having ≥ 10 DBH belonging to 125 genera and 48 families was recorded from the study area. Different species were found to dominate in different DBH classes, i.e. Aporosa wallichii (4.06%), Artocarpus chama (1.54%) and Dillenia pentagyna (0.38%) dominated 10 - < 25 cm, 25 - < 40 cm and 40 - < 55 cm DBH, respectively. Swintonia floribunda was found in maximum (7 out of 8) number of DBH classes. Both the percentage of tree individuals (73.18%) and number of species (169) were highest in 10-24.5cm DBH range. Similarly, Dipterocarpus turbinatus (14.5-24.4m and 24.5-34.4m) and Swintonia floribunda (34.5-44.4m and 44.5-54.4m) were dominant in two height ranges each. On the other hand, height range 4.5 - 14.4 m was dominated by Aporosa wallichii (4.36%). Dipterocarpus costatus, Artocarpus chama, Syzygium firmum and Bombax insigne were found in all the height classes. Both the number of tree species and number of individual stems (167 species; 1,684 individuals) were highest in the height range of 4.5-14.4m. The number of species and tree individuals decreased linearly with increasing height. All these indicate that, there was a sustainable natural regeneration and successful recruitment of Aporosa wallichii, Dipterocarpus turbinatus, Lithocarpus acuminata, Grewia nervosa and Artocarpus chama in Dudhpukuria-Dhopachori Wildlife Sanctuary. Dipterocarpus turbinatus was found as dominant species as it constitures maximum (5.56%) percentage of all tree individuals. The findings of the study may be useful for protection, conservation and sustainable management of Dudhpukuria-Dhopachori Wildlife Sanctuary.J. Biodivers. Conserv. Bioresour. Manag. 2017, 3(1): 17-30

scholarly journals Tree species diversity and structural composition: The case of village common forest in Bandarban District, Bangladesh

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Morgubatul Jannat ◽  
Md. Kamruzzaman ◽  
Mohammed Kamal Hossain
Keyword(s):  
Species Diversity ◽  
Tree Species ◽  
Diversity Index ◽  
Tree Species Diversity ◽  
Height Range ◽  
Structural Composition ◽  
Number Of Species ◽  
Indigenous Tree Species ◽  
Unidentified Species ◽  
Number Of Individuals

Abstract. Jannat M, Kamruzzaman MD, Hossain MK. 2020. Tree species diversity and structural composition: The case of village common forest in Bandarban District, Bangladesh. Asian J For 4: 76-83. The study was conducted to explore indigenous tree species diversity of Babu para village common forest (VCF) in Bandarban District. Tree species diversity was assessed through stratified random sampling method using sample plots of 20 m × 20 m in size. Babu para VCF with an area of 40 acres has more than 406 individuals of 74 tree species belonging to 30 families, including eight unidentified species. Euphorbiaceae and Moraceae were the dominant families containing 7 species followed by Anacardiaceae (5 species), Mimosaceae (6 species), and Meliaceae (5 species). Both the number of tree species and number of individuals decreased regularly with the increase of total height except ≥ 30 m height range. Number of species and number of individuals was highest in the height range of (5-<10) m. Similar trend was found for dbh (cm) class distribution. Both the number of species and number of individuals were highest in the dbh range of (5-<15) cm. Babu para VCF has diverse floristic resources that seemed from the Shannon-Wiener’s diversity index (3.94), Simpson’s diversity index (0.025), Margalef’s richness index (12.15) and Species evenness index (0.92). The results depict the presence of rich indigenous tree species diversity in studied VCF.

Natural regeneration status of tree species in pong dam wildlife sanctuary, Himachal Pradesh

2018 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 57
Author(s):  
Dushyant Sharma ◽  
Atul Gupta ◽  
Naincy Sagar ◽  
Krishan Kumar
Keyword(s):  
Tree Species ◽  
Natural Regeneration ◽  
Himachal Pradesh ◽  
Wildlife Sanctuary ◽  
Regeneration Status

scholarly journals Prospect of natural regeneration of tree species in Hazarikhil Wildlife Sanctuary of Chattogram, Bangladesh

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 1-12
Author(s):  
MA Rahman ◽  
MA Alim ◽  
MK Hossain ◽  
MA Hossain
Keyword(s):  
Tree Species ◽  
Natural Regeneration ◽  
Secondary Forest ◽  
Wildlife Sanctuary ◽  
Tree Species Composition ◽  
Regeneration Status ◽  
Forest Division ◽  
Baseline Information ◽  
Ficus Hispida ◽  
Streblus Asper

Natural regeneration of tree species is the major means of understanding the restoration potentiality of a secondary forest. Natural regeneration of a forest is a tool for measuring the health of the forest ecosystem. Natural regeneration status of tree species in Hazarikhil Wildlife Sanctuary (HWS) in Chittagong North Forest Division, Bangladesh was assessed laying 75 systematic quadrats of 4m×4m in size. A total of 90 regenerating tree species belonging to 34 families was identified from the HWS. Euphorbiaceae family possessed maximum regenerating tree species (14 species) followed by Mimosaceae (7), Lauraceae and Meliaceae (6 species each), and Moraceae (5 species). The overall seedling density was 7,083 per ha where Ficus hispida showed the highest number of seedlings (792 per ha) followed by Quercus sp. (475), Ficus religiosa (408), Lithocarpus elegans (375) and Lepisanthes rubiginosa (367). The number of Ficus hispida seedlings per ha was higher due to high coppicing ability. Lepisanthes rubiginosa attained maximum IVI (27.59) followed by Ficus hispida (21.18) and Quercus oxyodon (13.32). The seedlings of Aegle marmelos, Lithocarpus sp., Flacourtia jangomas, Albizia odoratissima, Acronychia padunculata, Chaetocarpus castanicarpus, Maesa paniculata, Crypteronia paniculata, Streblus asper and Mussaenda roxburghii were also found common in the study area. The findings will create baseline information of regenerating tree species, composition, diversity and population structure which can be used for monitoring future changes as well as taking policy decisions for the management of this Wildlife Sanctuary. J. Biodivers. Conserv. Bioresour. Manag. 2019, 5(2): 1-12

scholarly journals Diversity of Land and Freshwater Snail (Mollusca: Gastropoda) of Laiwangi Wanggameti National Park, Sumba Island, Indonesia

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 162-173
Author(s):  
Nova Mujiono ◽  
Nur Rohmatin Isnaningsih
Keyword(s):  
Population Density ◽  
Species Composition ◽  
National Park ◽  
Dominant Species ◽  
New Records ◽  
Land Snail ◽  
Freshwater Snail ◽  
The Other ◽  
Snail Species ◽  
Number Of Species

A study on the malacofauna of Laiwangi Wanggameti National Park (LWNP) in Sumba Island has been conducted. This study aims were to reveal the diversity of malacofauna in Sumba and compare it with those in the Lesser Sunda Islands. Observations were made on 20 stations using plots (10 x 10 m) in Wanggameti and Laiwangi. Specimens were collected for two hours in each plot. Twenty families and 44 species have been identified. The overall number of species from Sumba increased from 126 to 143 species. The LWNP represents 31% diversity of malacofauna in Sumba Island. Seventeen species are considered as new records for the island. Five endemic land snail species are still observed inside the park. The diversity and population density tend to be higher in Laiwangi area with lower altitudes than in Wanggameti area with higher altitudes. Two dominant species are Asperitas bimaensis cochlostyloides and Tarebia granifera. Species composition in Sumba is more similar to Bali compared with the other six neighboring islands.

scholarly journals Tree species diversity and structural composition: The case of Durgapur Hill Forest, Netrokona, Bangladesh

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 10-19 ◽  
Author(s):  
MD. RAYHANUR RAHMAN ◽  
Md. MIZANUR RAHMAN ◽  
Md. ARIF CHOWDHURY ◽  
JARIN AKHTER
Keyword(s):  
Species Diversity ◽  
Tree Species ◽  
Stand Structure ◽  
Diversity Index ◽  
Acacia Auriculiformis ◽  
Tree Species Diversity ◽  
Individual Tree ◽  
Height Range ◽  
Structural Composition ◽  
Shorea Robusta

Abstract. Rahman MdR, Rahman MdM, Chowdhury MdA, Akhter J. 2019. Tree species diversity and structural composition: The case of Durgapur Hill Forest, Netrokona, Bangladesh. Asian J For 3: 10-19. Tree species diversity and stand structure of Durgapur hill forest were assessed through stratified random sampling method using sample plots of 20 m x 20 m in size during the period of October 2017 to May 2018. A total of 1436 stems of ≥5 cm DBH of 56 tree species belonging to 50 genera and 29 families were enumerated from sample area. Density (855 stem ha-1) and Basal area (29.27 m2 ha-1) of tree species were enumerated. Besides, Shannon-Wiener’s, Margalef’s, Simpson’s and Pielou’s diversity index were recorded for all the tree species. The study showed that the most dominant 10 species have 58% of the total IVI (174.29 out of 300). Where, Acacia auriculiformis showed the maximum Importance Value Index (51.02) followed by Shorea robusta (24.23). Number of individual tree species were highest (49) in the height range of 7- <12 m whereas maximum (52) species were recorded in the DBH (cm) range of 5- <10 cm. However, Acacia auriculiformis, Shorea robusta, and Tectona grandis were found as the most dominant species based on hierarchical cluster analysis. Therefore, current study will be helpful to the future policymakers in formulating forest resource management plan of Durgapur hill forest.

scholarly journals Natural regeneration potential of Madhupur National Park, Bangladesh

2020 ◽  
Vol 49 (4) ◽  
pp. 989-996
Author(s):  
Md Rayhanur Rahman ◽  
MK Hossain ◽  
Md Akhter Hossain ◽  
Mohammad Emran Hasan
Keyword(s):  
Tree Species ◽  
Natural Regeneration ◽  
National Park ◽  
Alien Invasive Species ◽  
Importance Value Index ◽  
Importance Value ◽  
Height Range ◽  
Shorea Robusta ◽  
Extensive Collection ◽  
Litsea Glutinosa

Natural regeneration is an essential tool to evaluate the overall health of a forest ecosystem. Natural regeneration of the tree species in Madhupur National Park showed 47 regenerating tree species among which Shorea robusta has maximum density (18,046 seedlings per ha) followed by Aporosa sp., whereas minimum density (19 seedling per ha) was recorded for Cassia nodosa, Litsea glutinosa, Grewia asiatica and Syzygium cumini, respectively. Relative density, relative frequency and relative abundance were estimated to assess the Importance Value Index (IVI) of the seedlings of different tree species. IVI of S. robusta was highest (66.25 out of 300) followed by Mallotus philippensis (27.33). G. asiatica, Derris robusta, and L. glutinosa showed the lowest IVI (0.93) among the regenerating tree species. Distribution of seedlings into different height classes showed that maximum number (31.4%) of seedlings in the height range of 50 - <100 cm. Among the recorded seedlings, Protium serratum showed maximum (11%) recruitment success. Alien invasive species, pineapple and banana based participatory agroforestry, frequent occurrence of fire, extensive collection of fuelwood and litter are the potential threats to the natural regeneration of Madhupur National Park.

scholarly journals Regeneration potentials of native tree species in three natural forests of Sylhet, Bangladesh

2018 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 1-10 ◽  
Author(s):  
MR Haider ◽  
S Alam ◽  
M Mohiuddin
Keyword(s):  
Tree Species ◽  
Natural Regeneration ◽  
Biological Diversity ◽  
Seedling Recruitment ◽  
Diversity Indices ◽  
Natural Forests ◽  
Height Range ◽  
Regeneration Status ◽  
Native Tree ◽  
Native Tree Species

Natural regeneration status of native tree species in three natural forests of Moulvibazar, Sylhet Forest Division, Bangladesh was assessed through stratified random sampling method. A total of 70 tree species belonging to 31 families was recorded. Moraceae has the maximum number of species (8 species). Myrtaceae has 6 species and Rubiaceae has 5 species while both Euphorbiaceae and Meliaceae have 4 species each. The families Anacardiaceae, Bignoniaceae, Combretaceae, Fagaceae, Lauraceae, Sterculiaceae, Verbenaceae have 3 species each, while Clausiaceae, Mimosaceae and Ternstroemiaceae has 2 species each, and the rest 16 families (viz. Apocynaceae, Aquifoliaceae, Araliaceae, Arecaceae, Bombacaceae, Burseraceae, Caesalpinaceae, Dilleniaceae, Dipterocarpaceae, Elaeocarpaceae, Lythraceae, Myrsinaceae, Polygalaceae, Rutaceae, Tiliaceae, Thymelaeaceae) comprise one species each. Artocarpus chama represents maximum seedlings production per hectare (2,528), followed by Syzygium firmum (1825), Ficus racemosa (1425), Syzygium fruticosum (1033) and Holigarna caustica (917). Biological diversity indices were also calculated which ensure a promising regeneration status of Moulvibazar Natural forests. The percentage distribution of seedlings was maximum (78.12%) for 0-50 cm height range for all species. The numbers of seedling reduced proportionately with height growth indicating the reduction recruitment of seedlings in Moulvibazar natural forests. Artocarpas chama showed maximum (1.97 %) seedling recruitment. Natural regeneration potential is useful for developing the management plans for effective functioning of Moulvibazar natural forests, Sylhet, Bangladesh.J. Biodivers. Conserv. Bioresour. Manag. 2017, 3(2): 1-10

scholarly journals Ecological restoration through natural regeneration in Chunati Wildlife Sanctuary – a protected area of South-East Bangladesh

2022 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Abdullah Al Mamun ◽  
Mohammed Kamal Hossain ◽  
Md. Akhter Hossain
Keyword(s):  
Ecological Restoration ◽  
Seed Bank ◽  
Forest Ecosystem ◽  
Tree Species ◽  
Natural Regeneration ◽  
Management Strategy ◽  
Soil Seed Bank ◽  
Wildlife Sanctuary ◽  
Importance Value ◽  
Content Type

PurposeIn this paper, the authors show that ecological restoration potential through natural regeneration of degraded tropical rainforest is possible. This is significant because at present most of the tropical forest of the world, including of Bangladesh, are degraded.Design/methodology/approachRegeneration status of Chunati Wildlife Sanctuary (CWS) was assessed through stratified random sampling method using sample plots of 5 × 5 m in size covering 269 sample plots.FindingsA total of 3,256 regenerating seedlings/saplings of 105 species belonging to 35 families were recorded from CWS. From regenerating tree species, maximum (37.83) family importance value (FIV) index was found for Euphorbiaceae followed by Myrtaceae (18.03). Maximum importance value index (IVI) was found for Aporosa wallichii (21.62) followed by Grewia nervosa (16.41). Distribution of seedlings into different height classes of regenerating tree species was also calculated.Practical implicationsForest scientists are working to find out the best nature-based solution for ecological restoration of tropical rainforests to attain climate resilient ecosystem in a sustainable way. Tropical rain forest has huge plant diversity, and we find that ecological restoration is possible through natural regeneration from its rich soil seed bank. Natural regeneration is the best nature-based solution for sustainable management of the forest.Social implicationsThe authors believe that the findings presented in our paper will appeal to the forest and environmental scientists. The findings will allow readers to understand degraded tropical hill forest ecosystem and its management strategy.Originality/value The authors believe that this manuscript will give a clear picture about degraded tropical hill forest ecosystem and its genetic composition, diversity and soil seed bank status to apply appropriate management strategy.

Climate resilience through natural regeneration in degraded natural forests of south-eastern hilly region of Bangladesh

2019 ◽  
Vol 48 (3) ◽  
pp. 417-425
Author(s):  
Md Khayrul Alam Bhuiyan ◽  
Md Akhter Hossain ◽  
Abdul Kadir Ibne Kamal ◽  
Mohammed Kamal Hossain ◽  
Mohammed Jashimuddin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Tree Species ◽  
Natural Regeneration ◽  
Diversity Indices ◽  
Acacia Auriculiformis ◽  
Quantitative Structure ◽  
Natural Forests ◽  
Climate Resilience ◽  
Hilly Region ◽  
Major Cluster ◽  
Ecological Dominance

A study was conducted by using 5m × 5m sized 179 quadrates following multistage random sampling method for comparative regenerating tree species, quantitative structure, diversity, similarity and climate resilience in the degraded natural forests and plantations of Cox's Bazar North and South Forest Divisions. A total of 70 regenerating tree species were recorded representing maximum (47 species) from degraded natural forests followed by 43 species from 0.5 year 39 species from 1.5 year and 29 species from 2.5 year old plantations. Quantitative structure relating to ecological dominance indicated dominance of Acacia auriculiformis, Grewia nervosa and Lithocarpus elegans seedlings in the plantations whereas seedlings of Aporosa wallichii, Suregada multiflora and Grewia nervosa in degraded natural forests. The degraded natural forests possess higher natural regeneration potential as showed by different diversity indices. The dominance-based cluster analysis showed 2 major cluster of species under one of which multiple sub-clusters of species exists. Poor plant diversity and presence of regenerating exotic species in the plantations indicated poor climate resilience of forest ecosystem in terms of natural regeneration.

La gestion forestière écosystémique multifonctionnelle et son importance pour la biodiversité (essai) | Multifunctional forest ecosystem management and its importance for biodiversity (essay)

2010 ◽  
Vol 161 (8) ◽  
pp. 311-315
Author(s):  
Jean-Philippe Schütz ◽  
Brice de Turckheim
Keyword(s):  
Ecosystem Management ◽  
Basic Principle ◽  
Forest Ecosystem ◽  
Sustainable Management ◽  
Management System ◽  
The Other ◽  
Carbon Management ◽  
Gestion Forestière ◽  
Forest Ecosystem Management

The basic principle of Pro Silva silviculture is to be multifunctional and to seek to combine into a harmonious whole all the benefits provided by the forest. It is thus a management system constantly adapted to follow the evolution of different needs and requirements. On the occasion of the International Year of Biodiversity, it is here explained why this form of management meets in an optimal manner the interests of biodiversity without however pushing into the background the other functions, in particular carbon management. Intrinsically it corresponds to the principles of sustainable management, maintaining the balance between economic, social and ecological interests.

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