Silvicultural systems for plantation mahogany in Africa: Influences of canopy shade on tree growth and pest damage

Opuni‐Frimpong, Emmanuel; Karnosky, David F.; Storer, Andrew J.; Cobbinah, J.

doi:10.1016/j.foreco.2007.09.078

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“…But due to the high cost to implement and maintain enrichment planting, most of the initiatives were abandoned. There is thus a need for new-generation silvicultural experiments using native timber species and combining low cost and high species performance (but see [9,[16][17][18]), especially for several logging companies under the independent FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) certification which have to implement regular planting activities (FSC-STD-CB-01-2012 Regional Standard).…”

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Enrichment of Logging Gaps with a High Conservation Value Species (Pericopsis elata) in a Central African Moist Forest

Ouédraogo

Daïnou

Demaret

et al. 2014

Forests

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Abstract:In central Africa, most of the timber species require high light at the seedling stage for survival and growth. Forest managers face a regeneration shortage of these light-demanding timber species. To achieve long-term sustainability, there is a need for enrichment methods combining low cost and high species performance. The aim of this study was to assess the performance of Pericopsis elata seedlings in enriched logging gaps in Cameroon. Over five years; the survival and size of each seedling was monitored in 27 logging gaps that were either left without maintenance or cleared. Gaps were relatively small with an average total area of 155 m 2 . We found that planted seedlings of P. elata performed well in logging gaps. Even without any maintenance 61% of the planted seedlings survived after five years with an average annual diameter increment of 0.28 cm. P. elata appeared to be a good candidate species for enrichment in logging gaps. We demonstrated OPEN ACCESSForests 2014, 5 3032 that the seedlings of P. elata tolerated a wide range of soil conditions but that their performance was strongly influenced by light availability (gap clearance), suggesting potentially improved performance of P. elata in high light environments such as in plantation or larger gaps.

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Enrichment of Logging Gaps with a High Conservation Value Species (Pericopsis elata) in a Central African Moist Forest

Ouédraogo

Daïnou

Demaret

et al. 2014

Forests

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“…Studies have pointed out that some culture practices may reduce the damages such as pruning the affected branches and lateral shading (Hilje and Cornelius, 2001;Opuni-Frimpong et al, 2008); mosaic planting with other arboreal species such as Cassia siamea Lam., Eucalyptus spp. (Hilje and Cornelius, 2001) and other shrubby crop species (Paul and Weber, 2013); avoidance of shallow soils, with high acidity and deficient drainage (Hilje and Cornelius, 2001).…”

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First report of Hypsipyla grandella (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae) on African mahogany Khaya ivorensis

Zanetti

Abreu

Silveira

et al. 2017

Sci. agric. (Piracicaba, Braz.)

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The mahogany shoot borer Hypsipyla grandella Zeller is an important economic pest in all American tropical forests, because it prevents monoculture of valuable timber trees species like mahogany and cedar. The shoot borer damages several tree structures, especially the apical shoots, impairing the formation of the commercial stem. This pest can attack the plants during the year and one larva per plant is enough to cause significant damage. In infested areas, the attack can reach up to 100 % of the trees. The Australian cedar and African mahogany have been cultivated in Brazil for timber production, because they are considered resistant to H. grandella (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae) attack. However, in this work we report for the first time the H. grandella attack to African mahogany Khaya ivorensis.

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“…A FAO (2001) reconheceu que a família Meliaceae pode ser chamada de "família dos mognos" e distinguiu os principais gêneros conforme a região (África e América Latina). Ward et al (2008) (Lamprecht, 1990;Falesi & Baena, 1999;FAO, 2001;Opuni-Frimpong et al, 2008b;Pinheiro et al, 2011). Segundo Fremlin (2011), existem cinco espécies de mogno africano, denominadas: K. senegalensis, K. anthotheca, K. grandifoliola, K. ivorensis e K. madagascarensis.…”

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O Cultivo do Mogno Africano (Khaya spp.) e o Crescimento da Atividade no Brasil

2017

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RESUMOO setor florestal brasileiro está em plena expansão e com um aumento gradativo de investidores florestais optando pelo cultivo de espécies de madeira nobre. O mogno africano (Khaya spp.) é uma espécie que vêm se destacando na preferência dos empresários como opção no investimento florestal. Porém, estudos e pesquisas sobre a espécie, principalmente no Brasil, são escassos. Assim, a presente revisão procurou reunir diversas fontes de publicação, nacionais e internacionais, abordando aspectos históricos do mogno, buscando aclarar as características da espécie e a experiência de outros países no manejo dessa cultura.Palavras-chave: mogno africano (Khaya spp.), plantios florestais, manejo florestal.African Mahogany (Khaya spp.) Cultivation and the Increase of the Activity in Brazil ABSTRACTThe Brazilian forest sector is fast growing with a gradual increase of forest investors choosing valuable hardwood species for tree crops. African mahogany (Khaya spp.) is a species that has been preferred by many entrepreneurs as a forestry investment. However, there are few studies and research on the species, especially in Brazil. Therefore, this review aimed to bring together diverse sources of national and international publications, discussing the history of the mahogany and characteristics of the species as well as the experience of other countries on the management of this crop.

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Silvicultural systems for plantation mahogany in Africa: Influences of canopy shade on tree growth and pest damage

Cited by 42 publications

References 18 publications

Enrichment of Logging Gaps with a High Conservation Value Species (Pericopsis elata) in a Central African Moist Forest

Enrichment of Logging Gaps with a High Conservation Value Species (Pericopsis elata) in a Central African Moist Forest

First report of Hypsipyla grandella (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae) on African mahogany Khaya ivorensis

O Cultivo do Mogno Africano (Khaya spp.) e o Crescimento da Atividade no Brasil

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