Floristic diversity, plant structure and physico-chemical properties of soils of Masgaya forest massif in Sudano-sahelian zone of Cameroon
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Cameroon, soils, vegetationAbstract
The study examined the diversity of woody vegetation and the characterization of physico-chemical properties of the soils of Masgaya forest massif in the Sudano-sahelian zone of Cameroon. The floristic inventory design consisted of four collection units (CU) established in the forest massif. In each CU, twelve plots of 10,000 m2 each were installed and woody individuals were inventoried. Specimens of soils were collected at 0-25 cm depth at the four corners and the center of each CU. Statistical analyses were performed with XLSTAT Software. A total of 6,465 stems were recorded, representing 64 species grouped in 46 genera and 29 families. The Shannon diversity index (H’) varied from 3.00 to 3.20 bits, and Pielou evenness index (EQ) from 0.41 to 0.51. The density varied from 138.08±37.10 to 265.75±70.06 stems/ha and the basal area from 275.88±120.39 to 544.62±240.1 m2/ha. Results of physico-chemical properties of the soils showed a predominance of sandy fractions over clay fractions, and high values of organic matter and total nitrogen. The analysis of the different parameters revealed a trend for vegetation to deteriorate under anthropogenic actions. The outcomes of this study can be used to develop forest management strategies to ensure sustainable development in this ecoregion.
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