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- Title
Regulation of the diametric structure of the Miombo Woodland using the De Liocourt method in Mozambique.
- Authors
dos Santos Ananias HOFIÇO, Noé; Arnoni COSTA, Emanuel; Dimas FLEIG, Frederico; António NANVONAMUQUITXO, Salvador José
- Abstract
The aim of this work was to apply the De Liocourt quotient in diametric structure evaluation of the Miombo woodland in Mocuba district, in central Mozambique, in order to subsidize logging regulation actions and management. The study was carried out in an area of 4.0 ha, divided into 16 plots of 50 x 50 m, where the CBH ≥ 31.5 cm and total height of all trees were measured and distributed in diametric classes. There were 2075 individuals, distributed in 41 species, 31 genera and 12 families. Fabaceae was the most ecologically important family. The woodland had a density of 519 trees per hectare and a basal area of 27.48 m2.ha-1. The value of the 'q' quotient for the Miombo woodland was 1.48, indicating that mortality and recruitment rates are not in equilibrium. The logging regulation allowed the withdrawal of 15 trees per hectare in the frequency classes as a whole, to a minimum diameter cutting limit (MDC) of 40.0 cm with a reduction of 2.42 m2.ha-1 of basal area, thus avoiding stagnation of woodland, as well as 2 trees per hectare for a MDC of 50.0 cm with a reduction of 0.45 m2.ha-1 of basal area.
- Subjects
MOZAMBIQUE; MIOMBO; TREES; PLANT communities; FOREST management
- Publication
Nativa, 2018, Vol 6, Issue 4, p407
- ISSN
2318-7670
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.31413/nativa.v6i4.5396