A5088596685- Forest ecology and management
- Remote Sensing and LiDAR Applications
- Ecology and Vegetation Dynamics Studies
- African Botany and Ecology Studies
- Urban Agriculture and Sustainability
- Land Use and Ecosystem Services
- Aeolian processes and effects
- Forest Ecology and Biodiversity Studies
- Animal and Plant Science Education
- Species Distribution and Climate Change
- Conservation, Biodiversity, and Resource Management
- Agriculture and Rural Development Research
- Agroforestry and silvopastoral systems
- Plant Water Relations and Carbon Dynamics
- Geography and Environmental Studies
Institut Supérieur d'Etudes Sociales
2024
Université de Kisangani
2016-2023
Accurate mapping and monitoring of tropical forests aboveground biomass (AGB) is crucial to design effective carbon emission reduction strategies improving our understanding Earth's cycle. However, existing large-scale maps forest AGB generated through combinations Earth Observation (EO) inventory data show markedly divergent estimates, even after accounting for reported uncertainties. To address this, a network high-quality reference needed calibrate validate algorithms. This study aims...
Abstract. Accurately monitoring tropical forest carbon stocks is a challenge that remains outstanding. Allometric models consider tree diameter, height and wood density as predictors are currently used in most studies. In particular, pantropical biomass model has been widely for approximately decade, its recent version will certainly constitute reference the coming years. However, this shows systematic bias towards largest trees. Because large trees key drivers of dynamics, understanding...
Abstract Wood density (WD) relates to important tree functions such as stem mechanics and resistance against pathogens. This functional trait can exhibit high intraindividual variability both radially vertically. With the rise of LiDAR-based methodologies allowing nondestructive volume estimations, failing account for WD variations related function biomass investment strategies may lead large systematic bias in AGB estimations. Here, we use a unique destructive dataset from 822 trees...
Abstract. Accurately monitoring tropical forest carbon stocks is an outstanding challenge. Allometric models that consider tree diameter, height and wood density as predictors are currently used in most studies. In particular, a pantropical biomass model has been widely for approximately decade, its recent version will certainly constitute reference the coming years. However, this shows systematic bias largest trees. Because large trees key drivers of dynamics, understanding origin...
Understanding the dynamics of dominant tree species in tropical forests is important both for biodiversity and carbon-related issues. We focus on Congo Basin (East Kisangani) to investigate respective roles topographic/soil gradients endogenous shaping local variations dominance. used a dataset 30 1-ha plots, which all trees above 10 cm diameter at breast height (DBH) were censused. Soil samples analyzed standard pedologic variables digital elevation model permitted infer topography...
Tropical peri-urban ecosystems are essential for the urban population’s well-being through goods and services they provide. Unfortunately, these subjected to anthropogenic pressures various reasons. This study aims assess diversity structure of that provide most edible insects in Kinshasa. A total 360 people were interviewed identify two insect species frequently consumed. The tree inventory was carried out 50 plots (2500 m2 each), which 25 Acacia plantations, 10 planted Milletia forests, 15...
Field work was conducted close to the city of Mindourou-2 (4°7', 14°32'E) in logging 5 concessions Alpicam-Grumcam Company (67 trees) and approximately 150 km southwest 6 this location, community forests (10 surrounding Lomie (3°9' N, 7 13°37'E).In both locations, vegetation type can be classified as semi-deciduous Celtis 8 forest (sensu Fayolle et al. 2014).The average annual rainfall area is 1500-2000 mm 9 with two marked dry seasons, from mid-November mid-March (long season) 10 June...
Most of the population living near Yangambi Biosphere Reserve lives mainly from slash-and-burn agriculture which causes deforestation. The agroforestry system (AFS) is reputed to stabilise agriculture, store carbon in plant biomass and soil, improve soil fertility. Acacia auriculiformis a fast-growing leguminous tree that has been planted AFS landscape, but few or no studies assessed its aboveground storage. This study aims determine storage AFS-based when intercropped with cassava, maise,...