Stand Characteristics Of Loagan Bunut Peat Swamp Forests

The horizontal structure of the Loagan Bunut peat swamp forests ~ 5cm diameter at breast height (DBS) was studied to better understand the current status of the forest. The stand density, basal area and diameter distribution structure were assessed for all species. Forest sampling was done in three...

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Main Authors: Jusoh, Ismail, Demise, M., Ipor, I.B., Tawan, C.S, Bulan, P.
Format: Working Paper
Language:English
Published: Universiti Malaysia Sarawak, (UNIMAS) 2006
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author Jusoh, Ismail
Demise, M.
Ipor, I.B.
Tawan, C.S
Bulan, P.
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Demise, M.
Ipor, I.B.
Tawan, C.S
Bulan, P.
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description The horizontal structure of the Loagan Bunut peat swamp forests ~ 5cm diameter at breast height (DBS) was studied to better understand the current status of the forest. The stand density, basal area and diameter distribution structure were assessed for all species. Forest sampling was done in three different sites representing three forest types. A total of 87 tree species was recorded from the three sites. Results show that the most common species are Shorea albida, Litsea crassi/olia, Combretocarpus rotundatus and Dactylocladus stenostachys. Other tree species that are usually found are Dyera polyphylla. Copai/era palustris and Craytoxylum glaucum. Diameter size for all species followed the reverse-J curve indicating a good overall forest regeneration. However, individual tree species such as Shorea albida did not necessarily possess the reverse-J curve, suggesting irregular regeneration. Heavy forest disturbance such as extensive logging and clearance could deplete Gonystylus bancanus trees. The peat swamp forest could naturally recover provided forest disturbances are minimal. However. concerted efforts should be made to ensure the future survival of Gonystylus bancanus in this forest. Nevertheless. long-term studies are necessary to understand the ecological trends and traits of the Loagan Bunut peat swamp forest.
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spelling unimas-24462020-08-12T03:52:10Z http://ir.unimas.my/id/eprint/2446/ Stand Characteristics Of Loagan Bunut Peat Swamp Forests Jusoh, Ismail Demise, M. Ipor, I.B. Tawan, C.S Bulan, P. AC Collections. Series. Collected works Q Science (General) The horizontal structure of the Loagan Bunut peat swamp forests ~ 5cm diameter at breast height (DBS) was studied to better understand the current status of the forest. The stand density, basal area and diameter distribution structure were assessed for all species. Forest sampling was done in three different sites representing three forest types. A total of 87 tree species was recorded from the three sites. Results show that the most common species are Shorea albida, Litsea crassi/olia, Combretocarpus rotundatus and Dactylocladus stenostachys. Other tree species that are usually found are Dyera polyphylla. Copai/era palustris and Craytoxylum glaucum. Diameter size for all species followed the reverse-J curve indicating a good overall forest regeneration. However, individual tree species such as Shorea albida did not necessarily possess the reverse-J curve, suggesting irregular regeneration. Heavy forest disturbance such as extensive logging and clearance could deplete Gonystylus bancanus trees. The peat swamp forest could naturally recover provided forest disturbances are minimal. However. concerted efforts should be made to ensure the future survival of Gonystylus bancanus in this forest. Nevertheless. long-term studies are necessary to understand the ecological trends and traits of the Loagan Bunut peat swamp forest. Universiti Malaysia Sarawak, (UNIMAS) 2006 Working Paper NonPeerReviewed text en http://ir.unimas.my/id/eprint/2446/1/Stand%20Characteristics%20Of%20Loagan%20Bunut%20Peat%20Swamp%20Forests.pdf Jusoh, Ismail and Demise, M. and Ipor, I.B. and Tawan, C.S and Bulan, P. (2006) Stand Characteristics Of Loagan Bunut Peat Swamp Forests. [Working Paper] (Unpublished)
spellingShingle AC Collections. Series. Collected works
Q Science (General)
Jusoh, Ismail
Demise, M.
Ipor, I.B.
Tawan, C.S
Bulan, P.
Stand Characteristics Of Loagan Bunut Peat Swamp Forests
title Stand Characteristics Of Loagan Bunut Peat Swamp Forests
title_full Stand Characteristics Of Loagan Bunut Peat Swamp Forests
title_fullStr Stand Characteristics Of Loagan Bunut Peat Swamp Forests
title_full_unstemmed Stand Characteristics Of Loagan Bunut Peat Swamp Forests
title_short Stand Characteristics Of Loagan Bunut Peat Swamp Forests
title_sort stand characteristics of loagan bunut peat swamp forests
topic AC Collections. Series. Collected works
Q Science (General)
url http://ir.unimas.my/id/eprint/2446/
http://ir.unimas.my/id/eprint/2446/1/Stand%20Characteristics%20Of%20Loagan%20Bunut%20Peat%20Swamp%20Forests.pdf