Vegetation Structure and Carbon Stocks of Two Protected Areas Within the South-Sudanian Savannas of Burkina Faso, West Africa

• DOI: 10.20944/preprints201608.0154.v1
• Publication Date: 2016-08-18T05:34:19Z
• Authors: Mohammad Qasim; Stefan Porembski; Dietmar Sattler; Katharina Stein; Adjima Thiombiano; Andre Lindner
• Keywords: Game reserve; Basal area

Savannas and adjacent vegetation types like gallery forests are highly valuable ecosystems contributing to several ecosystem services including carbon budgeting. Financial mechanisms such as REDD+ have provided an opportunity for developing countries alleviate poverty through conservation of its forestry resources. For availing this stock assessments essential. Therefore, a research study at two protected areas i.e. Nazinga Game Ranch Bontioli Nature Reserve, in Burkina Faso was conducted with the objective assessing Mg C ha-1 aboveground biomass (AGB)dry trees different formations south-sudanian savanna Faso, West Africa. Similarly analysis various parameters also understand overall structure these areas. estimating AGBdry, existing allometric equation dry tropical woody used. The Importance Value Index (IVI) Family (FIV) were estimated standard procedures. Various linear non-linear regression analyses test relationships between other DBH, height basal area (BA). results showed that both sites collectively contain mean 3.41 ± 4.98 ha-1. Amongst types, recorded highest 9.38 6.90 IVI 115.56 Anogeissus leiocarpa. Similarly, 98.59 Mitragyna inermis Reserve. FIV Combretaceae sites. To our knowledge, first assess stocks southern Faso. therefore attempt addressing knowledge gap particularly on savannas. It could serve baseline future initiatives payment environmental