Ecological Restoration and Reforestation of Fragmented Forests in Kianjavato, Madagascar
Joint Authors
Rakouth, Bakolimalala
Frasier, Cynthia L.
Manjaribe, Christophe
Louis, Edward E.
Source
International Journal of Ecology
Issue
Vol. 2013, Issue 2013 (31 Dec. 2013), pp.1-12, 12 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2013-12-05
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
12
Main Subjects
Natural & Life Sciences (Multidisciplinary)
Biology
Abstract EN
A reforestation effort in Kianjavato Commune in southeast Madagascar is presented that combines native diversity with rapidly growing introduced and native pioneer trees.
This work utilizes a three-tiered corridor design that capitalizes on the region’s mountainous terrain.
The process of seed selection, transplantation, and survival rate of seedlings over a 16 month period is reported.
The uppermost 50% of each mountain is planted with 38 woody species and most closely approximates native forest.
This tier was divided into two categories, pioneer and secondary species.
Most of the pioneer species were not native; however, results showed that four fast-growing, environmentally-tolerant native species could be suitable alternatives: Streblus mauritianus, Syzygium bernieri, Treculia madagascariensis and Uapaca thouarsii.
More than 70,000 seeds of secondary species were extracted from fecal samples from wild, free-ranging black and white ruffed lemurs; the majority of which germinated significantly better after gut passage.
The most effective pretreatment that enhanced germination was to scarify unwashed seeds.
Commercially valuable trees, belonging to the community members, were grown on the lower half of each mountain.
Lastly, the various contributions of the community are described along with agroforestry development plans designed to reduce pressure on forest resources and generate supplemental income.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Manjaribe, Christophe& Frasier, Cynthia L.& Rakouth, Bakolimalala& Louis, Edward E.. 2013. Ecological Restoration and Reforestation of Fragmented Forests in Kianjavato, Madagascar. International Journal of Ecology،Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-12.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Manjaribe, Christophe…[et al.]. Ecological Restoration and Reforestation of Fragmented Forests in Kianjavato, Madagascar. International Journal of Ecology No. 2013 (2013), pp.1-12.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Manjaribe, Christophe& Frasier, Cynthia L.& Rakouth, Bakolimalala& Louis, Edward E.. Ecological Restoration and Reforestation of Fragmented Forests in Kianjavato, Madagascar. International Journal of Ecology. 2013. Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-12.
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Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-493741