Regeneration of brachystegia spiciformis and julbernardia globiflora in Zimbabwean miombo woodland
1992
Grundy, I. M. | Piearce, G. D. | Gumbo, D. J.
This study documents the regeneration of Brachystegia spiciformis and Julbernardia globiflora, two of the dominants of Zimbabwean miombo woodland, through a contemporaneous study of different-aged stands. The two species are found to regenerate at different rates, in terms of both height and basal area increment. Both species show rapid initial increases in growth after cutting. Differences in site quality were thought to mask any overall pattern of growth of the two species, but trees are likely to grow fater in better quality sites, i.e. areas with higher rainfall and deeper, well-drained soils. Miombo woodland managed for pole production would require protection from fire, especially during the early stages when the trees are small and the grass yield is likely to be high.
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