Structure and regeneration status of Komto Afromontane moist forest, East Wollega Zone, west Ethiopia |
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Authors: | Fekadu Gurmessa Teshome Soromessa Ensermu Kelbessa |
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Institution: | 1. Department of Biology, Wollega University, P.O.Box 395, Nekemte, Ethiopia 2. Addis Ababa University, P.O. Box: 1176, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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Abstract: | We conducted a study in Komto Forest in East Wollega Zone, Oromia National Regional State, West Ethiopia for determining vegetation
structure and regeneration status in this forest. We systematically sampled 53 quadrats (20 m × 20 m) along line transects
radiating from the peak of Komto Mountain in eight directions. Vegetation parameters such as DBH, height, seedling and sapling
density of woody species, and location and altitude of each quadrat were recorded. In total, 103 woody plant species of 87
genera and 45 families were identified. Analysis of selected tree species revealed different population structures. Generally,
the forest was dominated by small trees and shrubs characteristic of secondary regeneration. Observations on the regeneration
of the forest indicated that there are woody species that require urgent conservation measures. Based on the results of this
study, we recommend detailed ecological studies of various environmental factors such as soil type and properties, and ethnobotanical
studies to explore indigenous knowledge on uses of plants. |
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Keywords: | East Wollega Komto Forest moist montane forest regeneration status structural analysis |
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