Effect of gap size and age on climber abundance and diversity in Budongo Forest Reserve, Uganda
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Date
2000
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African Journal of Ecology
Abstract
A study of the e¡ects of gap size and age on climber
abundance and diversity was carried out in Budongo
Forest Reserve in Uganda. Data were collected from
compartments N5, W21, B1 and B3. Stump records
were used to locate and estimate the ages of 78 gaps.
Sample plots 5 5m were set up in the gaps to assess
climber abundance and diversity.
Climbers were more abundant and diverse in gaps
that were more than 400m2, 15 months old and had
more than 25% canopy opening. Momordica foetida was
the most abundant climber species occurring on stems,
branches and crowns of seedlings and saplings. There-
fore, in order to keep natural regeneration free from
climber tangles and produce good quality timber, clim-
ber control should be a major activity in tropical high
forest management.
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Keywords
Abundance, Budongo, Canopy, Climbers, Diversity, Gap
Citation
Babweteera, F., Plumptre, A., & Obua, J. (2000). Effect of gap size and age on climber abundance and diversity in Budongo Forest Reserve, Uganda. African Journal of Ecology, 38(3), 230-237.