Cutting height as a competition control factor in teak (Tectona grandis L.f) plantations in southern Benin
The effect of stump sprouts on the growth of trees in the main plantation under system of even-aged forest was investigated in this study. In this context, eight plantations taking into account the age, the number of thinning and the type of soil were selected. In order to assess the practices relat...
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| description | The effect of stump sprouts on the growth of trees in the main plantation under system of even-aged forest was investigated in this study. In this context, eight plantations taking into account the age, the number of thinning and the type of soil were selected. In order to assess the practices related to cutting height, a survey was carried out in each plantation. In each plantation, at least, two square plots measuring 50 × 50 m (one containing trees with less stump sprouts and the other containing trees with stump sprouts) were installed. The density of stump sprouts and filler trees had a detrimental effect on the growth of trees in the main plantation. Competition for resources was the main cause. The density of stumps and those of filler trees within a radius of 5 m around each future tree were estimated at 3 stumps and 3 filler trees respectively. The distance between the future trees and the stump sprouts or the filler trees was estimated at around 3 m. The search for an appropriate cutting level, spacing of trees and compliance with recommendations related to silvicultural practices are among other solutions to limit this competition. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-76bfa1c3baa24e0fad3ae8e2a23160ae2023-06-22T05:04:24ZengElsevierHeliyon2405-84402023-06-0196e17289Cutting height as a competition control factor in teak (Tectona grandis L.f) plantations in southern BeninSoufianou Arzouma0Roméo Gbaguidi1Gauthier Ayélo2Adoté Hervé Gildas Akueson3Arcadius Yves Justin Akossou4Unit of Applied Statistics and Informatics (USIA), University of Parakou, BP 123, Parakou, BeninCenter for Studies, Research and Forestry Training (CERF), General Directorate of Water, Forests and Hunting, (DGEFC), Ministry of the Living Environment and Sustainable Development (MCVDD), 06 BP 707 PK 3.5, Cotonou, BeninOffice National du Bois (ONAB), BP: 1238, Cotonou, BeninDepartment of Natural Resources Management, Doctoral School of Agricultural and Water Sciences, University of Parakou, BP 123, Parakou, Benin; Unit of Applied Statistics and Informatics (USIA), University of Parakou, BP 123, Parakou, BeninDepartment of Natural Resources Management, Doctoral School of Agricultural and Water Sciences, University of Parakou, BP 123, Parakou, Benin; Unit of Applied Statistics and Informatics (USIA), University of Parakou, BP 123, Parakou, Benin; Corresponding author. Department of Natural Resources Management, Doctoral School of Agricultural and Water Sciences, University of Parakou, BP 123, Parakou, Benin.The effect of stump sprouts on the growth of trees in the main plantation under system of even-aged forest was investigated in this study. In this context, eight plantations taking into account the age, the number of thinning and the type of soil were selected. In order to assess the practices related to cutting height, a survey was carried out in each plantation. In each plantation, at least, two square plots measuring 50 × 50 m (one containing trees with less stump sprouts and the other containing trees with stump sprouts) were installed. The density of stump sprouts and filler trees had a detrimental effect on the growth of trees in the main plantation. Competition for resources was the main cause. The density of stumps and those of filler trees within a radius of 5 m around each future tree were estimated at 3 stumps and 3 filler trees respectively. The distance between the future trees and the stump sprouts or the filler trees was estimated at around 3 m. The search for an appropriate cutting level, spacing of trees and compliance with recommendations related to silvicultural practices are among other solutions to limit this competition.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2405844023044973Teak plantationStump sproutsFuture treesCompetitionBenin |
| spellingShingle | Soufianou Arzouma Roméo Gbaguidi Gauthier Ayélo Adoté Hervé Gildas Akueson Arcadius Yves Justin Akossou Cutting height as a competition control factor in teak (Tectona grandis L.f) plantations in southern Benin Heliyon Teak plantation Stump sprouts Future trees Competition Benin |
| title | Cutting height as a competition control factor in teak (Tectona grandis L.f) plantations in southern Benin |
| title_full | Cutting height as a competition control factor in teak (Tectona grandis L.f) plantations in southern Benin |
| title_fullStr | Cutting height as a competition control factor in teak (Tectona grandis L.f) plantations in southern Benin |
| title_full_unstemmed | Cutting height as a competition control factor in teak (Tectona grandis L.f) plantations in southern Benin |
| title_short | Cutting height as a competition control factor in teak (Tectona grandis L.f) plantations in southern Benin |
| title_sort | cutting height as a competition control factor in teak tectona grandis l f plantations in southern benin |
| topic | Teak plantation Stump sprouts Future trees Competition Benin |
| url | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2405844023044973 |
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