Insights of Forest Research

Research Article   |   10.36959/948/467 Volume 4 Issue 1

Determining Nursery Life Span of Populus tremuloides in Ethiopia Conditions

Authors: Tesfaye Humnessa and Diriba Nigussie

The study was conducted at nursery station of Central Ethiopia environment and Forest research center to determine nursery life span of Populus tremuloides. The result reveals that the mean root colla... Read more

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Research Article   |   10.36959/948/466 Volume 3 Issue 1

One-Compartment Soil Water Model for Forestlands in Water-Limited Regions

Authors: Saike Liu, Zhongsheng Guo and Mancai Guo

Understanding the vertical distribution dynamics of soil moisture is essential for estimating soil water resources, controlling soil degradation and regulating the relationship between soil water and ... Read more

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Original Article   |   10.36959/948/465 Volume 3 Issue 1

Checklist and Ethnobotanical Knowledge of Timber Species in Bayelsa State, Nigeria

Authors: Kayode J, Ihinmikaiye SO, Arowosegbe Sunday and Oyedeji Ayodele

An appraisal of the ethnobotanical knowledge of the timber species in Bayelsa State, Nigeria, was carried out with the aid of a semi structured questionnaire guide. Five communities were selected from... Read more

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Review Article   |   10.36959/948/464 Volume 2 Issue 1

Colophospermum Mopane Leaf Production and Phenology in Southern Africa's Savanna Ecosystem - A Review

Authors: Rudzani A Makhado, Martin J Potgieter and Wilmien J Luus-Powell

colophospermum mopane, commonly known as mopane, is a dominant tree or shrub in the mopane woodland. It is widely distributed in the low-lying areas of southern Africa's savanna. Despite its wide dist... Read more

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Review Article   |   10.36959/948/463 Volume 2 Issue 1

Soils at the Altitudinal and Northern Treeline: European Alps, Northern Europe, Rocky Mountains - A Review

Authors: Friedrich-Karl Holtmeier and Gabriele Broll

No treeline-specific soil types exist. The treeline ecotone is usually characterized by a mosaic of soil types closely related to the locally varying conditions. Microtopography and the patchiness of ... Read more

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Research Article   |   10.36959/948/462 Volume 1 Issue 1

Long-Term Vegetation Changes in the Pietersburg Plateau Bushveld of the Limpopo Province, South Africa: A New Floristic Assessment of the Turfloop Nature Reserve

Authors: MJ Potgieter, MM Mashatole, and JJ Jordaan

A floristic assessment of the Turfloop Nature Reserve was undertaken, with specific reference to the vegetation structure, species of conservation importance (i.e. Red Data species, protected, endemic... Read more

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Research Article   |   10.36959/948/461 Volume 1 Issue 1

Impact of Ethnobotanical Utilization on the Population Structure of Androstachys johnsonii P rain. in the Vhembe Area of the Limpopo Province, South Africa

Authors: Bakali M, Ligavha-Mbelengwa MH, Potgieter MJ and Tshisikhawe MP

Due to high levels of impoverishment, rural communities in southern African are highly dependent on their surroundings to sustain their livelihood. However, the rampant harvesting of Androstachys john... Read more

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Research Article   |   10.36959/948/460 Volume 1 Issue 1

The Effect of Root and Shoot Extracts of Seriphium Plumosum as Allelopathic Agents

Authors: Baltimore M Mokou, Jorrie J Jordaan, Tieho P Mafeo and Martin J Potgieter

Seriphium plumosum is a declared indicator of bush encroachment and poses a serious threat to the management of sustainable utilization in all grasslands.... Read more

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Research Article   |   10.36959/948/459 Volume 1 Issue 1

Comparisons Infloristic Composition and Plant Species Diversity Amongst Granite Outcrops of the Mamabolo Mountain Bushveld, South Africa

Authors: Tlou S Masehela, Martin J Potgieter and Ruan Veldtman

The geographical landscapes together with environmental conditions are well recognised drivers in determining a suitable habitat for plants and animals on rocky as well as granite outcrops.... Read more

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Research Article   |   10.36959/948/458 Volume 1 Issue 1

Elephant Management Plan Outputs

Authors: MQ Seloana, MJ Potgieter, JW Kruger and JJ Jordaan

The African elephant is listed as a Protected Species in the list of Threatened or Protected Species. The interaction between elephants and trees in African savannas has become an active debate betwee... Read more

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Research Article   |   10.36959/948/457 Volume 1 Issue 1

Spatial and Temporal Patterns of CO2, CH4, and N2O Fluxes at the Soil-Atmosphere Interface in a Northern Temperate Forested Watershed

Authors: Joshua Gomez, Philippe Vidon, Jordan Gross, Colin Beier and Myron Mitchell

Forest soils are recognized as sources and sinks of greenhouse gases (GHG) (CO₂, CH₄, N₂O), but there are limited data quantifying the magnitude of GHG fluxes at the s... Read more

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