The ecological study of an unknown non-timber forest product (NTFP): the African walnut (Coula edulis Baill.)Moupela, Christian ; Vermeulen, Cédric ; Lebailly, Philippe et alConference (2011, November 15) Le noisetier d’Afrique, Coula edulis Bail., produit des graines de grande valeur nutritive régulièrement collectées et commercialisées par les populations locales. Toutefois, certains aspects fondamentaux ... [more ▼] Le noisetier d’Afrique, Coula edulis Bail., produit des graines de grande valeur nutritive régulièrement collectées et commercialisées par les populations locales. Toutefois, certains aspects fondamentaux de son écologie, dont le potentiel de production, la dispersion et la prédation des fruits, demeurent inconnus, ce qui pourrait constituer un frein à sa valorisation. L’étude s’est déroulée au Gabon et s’est attachée à quantifier la production fruitière de l’espèce et à identifier les prédateurs et disperseurs des fruits. Trente-neuf collecteurs circulaires ont été installés sous les houppiers, les données récoltées (nombre et masse des fruits) étant ensuite mises en relation avec le diamètre. Par ailleurs, sept semenciers ont fait l’objet d’observations indirectes grâce à un dispositif de caméras-pièges. Les premières fructifications apparaissent sur les semenciers à partir de 12,3 cm de diamètre. Elle se produit de janvier à avril. Les quantités de fruits sont corrélées positivement au diamètre (r² = 0,493 ; p = 0,001). Dix espèces animales ont été observées aux pieds des arbres en fruits, leur rôle dans la dynamique de population de l’espèce est potentiellement important. [less ▲] Detailed reference viewed: 19 (3 ULg) Sylviculture in logging gaps of a Central African rainforest : first synthesis from tests with 11 timber tree speciesDaïnou, Kasso ; ; Bourland, Nils et alin CIRAD Montpellier (Ed.) IUFRO International Conference , Research Priorities in Tropical Silviculture : Towards New Paradigms ?: Abstracts (2011, November 15) Detailed reference viewed: 34 (13 ULg) Preliminary insight into seed effectiveness of western lowland gorilla (Gorilla g.gorilla)Petre, Charles-Albert ; ; et alScientific conference (2011, November 10) Detailed reference viewed: 4 (1 ULg) Guide de plantation et de conduite d'une bananeraie agroforestière en milieu rural au GabonMeunier, Quentin ; ; Doucet, Jean-Louis ![]() Learning material (2011) Detailed reference viewed: 126 (8 ULg) First results of an enrichment method tested on recent skidding trails in Marantaceae forests (Republic of Congo)Gillet, Jean-François ; Doucet, Jean-Louis ![]() in CIRAD Montpellier (Ed.) IUFRO International Conference, Research priorities in tropical silviculture : towards new paradigms ? : Abstracts (2011, November) Detailed reference viewed: 13 (7 ULg) The ecological study of an unknown non-timber forest product (NTFP) : The African walnut (Coula edulis Baill.); Vermeulen, Cédric ; Brostaux, Yves et alConference (2011, November) Le noisetier d’Afrique, Coula edulis Bail., produit des graines de grande valeur nutritive régulièrement collectées et commercialisées par les populations locales. Toutefois, certains aspects fondamentaux ... [more ▼] Le noisetier d’Afrique, Coula edulis Bail., produit des graines de grande valeur nutritive régulièrement collectées et commercialisées par les populations locales. Toutefois, certains aspects fondamentaux de son écologie, dont le potentiel de production et la prédation des fruits, demeurent inconnus, ce qui peut constituer un frein à sa valorisation. L’étude s’est déroulée au Gabon et s’est attachée à quantifier la production fruitière de l’espèce et à identifier les prédateurs potentiels des fruits. Trente-neuf collecteurs circulaires ont été installés sous les houppiers, les données récoltées (nombre et masse des fruits) étant ensuite mises en relation avec le diamètre. Par ailleurs, sept semenciers ont fait l’objet d’observations indirectes grâce à un dispositif de caméras-pièges. Le diamètre minimum de fertilité est de 12,3 cm, tandis que 23 cm dhp constitue pour l’espèce le diamètre effectif de fructification. Celle-ci se produit de décembre à avril. Les quantités de fruits sont corrélées positivement au diamètre. Dix espèces animales ont été observées aux pieds des arbres en fruits, leur rôle dans la dynamique de l’espèce est potentiellement important. [less ▲] Detailed reference viewed: 41 (18 ULg) Preliminary insight into seed dispersal effectiveness of western lowland gorilla (Gorilla g. gorilla)Petre, Charles-Albert ; ; et alin de Crayencour, Frédéric (Ed.) Primate tidings (2011, October 26) Detailed reference viewed: 8 (2 ULg) Logging impacts in Central African moist forestsDoucet, Jean-Louis ![]() Conference (2011, October 24) Detailed reference viewed: 17 (7 ULg) Traçabilité du bois et place des Forêts Communautaires camerounaises au sein du processus FLEGT; Doucet, Jean-Louis ; et alPoster (2011, September 29) Detailed reference viewed: 93 (18 ULg) Origine de peuplements forestiers tropicaux – Cas du tali (Erythrophleum suaveolens) et de l’assamela (Pericopsis elata) au sud-est du CamerounBourland, Nils ; ; Guion, Hélène et alPoster (2011, September) Detailed reference viewed: 45 (20 ULg) Le mythe des forêts intactes - Etat des lieuxBourland, Nils ; ; Philippart, Julien et alConference (2011, September) Detailed reference viewed: 27 (11 ULg) Patterns of seed dispersal and implications for regeneration: example of Milicia excelsa (Welw.) C.C.Berg in the south-eastern part of CameroonDaïnou, Kasso ; Doucet, Jean-Louis ![]() in Primate Tidings (2011, July), 24 Detailed reference viewed: 22 (5 ULg) A new methodological approach to try to link past disturbances and modern landscapesBourland, Nils ; ; Doucet, Jean-Louis ![]() in Primate Tidings (2011, July), 24 Detailed reference viewed: 23 (9 ULg) Ecological and pedological combined studies to improve the management of an endangered commercial timber species : the case of Pericopsis elata (Harms) van Meeuwen in the south-eastern part of CameroonBourland, Nils ; Doucet, Jean-Louis ![]() in Primate Tidings (2011, July), 24 Detailed reference viewed: 39 (13 ULg) Will Elephants Soon Disappear from West African Savannahs?Bouché, Philippe ; ; et alin PLoS ONE (2011), 6(6), Precipitous declines in Africa’s native fauna and flora are recognized, but few comprehensive records of these changes have been compiled. Here, we present population trends for African elephants in the 6 ... [more ▼] Precipitous declines in Africa’s native fauna and flora are recognized, but few comprehensive records of these changes have been compiled. Here, we present population trends for African elephants in the 6,213,000 km2 Sudano-Sahelian range of West and Central Africa assessed through the analysis of aerial and ground surveys conducted over the past 4 decades. These surveys are focused on the best protected areas in the region, and therefore represent the best case scenario for the northern savanna elephants. A minimum of 7,745 elephants currently inhabit the entire region, representing a minimum decline of 50% from estimates four decades ago for these protected areas. Most of the historic range is now devoid of elephants and, therefore, was not surveyed. Of the 23 surveyed elephant populations, half are estimated to number less than 200 individuals. Historically, most populations numbering less than 200 individuals in the region were extirpated within a few decades. Declines differed by region, with Central African populations experiencing much higher declines (276%) than those in West Africa (233%). As a result, elephants in West Africa now account for 86% of the total surveyed. Range wide, two refuge zones retain elephants, one in West and the other in Central Africa. These zones are separated by a large distance (,900 km) of high density human land use, suggesting connectivity between the regions is permanently cut. Within each zone, however, sporadic contacts between populations remain. Retaining such connectivity should be a high priority for conservation of elephants in this region. Specific corridors designed to reduce the isolation of the surveyed populations are proposed. The strong commitment of governments, effective law enforcement to control the illegal ivory trade and the involvement of local communities and private partners are all critical to securing the future of elephants inhabiting Africa’s northern savannas. [less ▲] Detailed reference viewed: 446 (48 ULg) Potentialities of using ASTER & SRTM DEM for road planning in Central African sustainable forest logging context. A case study in East GabonPhilippart, Julien ; ; Lejeune, Philippe et alPoster (2011, June 02) Slope is the main constraint for sustainable forest road planning in Central Africa. Remote sensing now provides free and downloadable Data Elevation Model (DEM) covering most of appeared lands. In this ... [more ▼] Slope is the main constraint for sustainable forest road planning in Central Africa. Remote sensing now provides free and downloadable Data Elevation Model (DEM) covering most of appeared lands. In this study, we evaluate potentialities and limitations of Shuttle Radar Topography Mission (SRTM) DEMs, derived from radar interferometry and Advanced Spaceborn Thermal Emission and Reflection Radiometer (ASTER) DEMs, themselves derived from digital photogrammetry for slope evaluation. Assessment is presented for hilly (Milole) and flat (Okondja) areas. Three elevation maps were derived from initial ASTER 30-m and SRTM 90-m DEMs : a SRTM 30-m resampled from SRTM 90-m and two ASTER 30-m where absurd values (artifacts) were corrected with SRTM 90-m and resampled SRTM 30-m respectively. We qualitatively and quantitatively assess the accuracy of all elevation maps compared to 992 (698) slope measures on field along transects of 10.5 (7.5) km in Milolé (Okondja). We estimated root mean square error (RMSE) for slope estimation at 7.8 (10.7), 8.1 (10.1), 11.7 (11.2), 10.1 (11.2) and, 9.3° (11.0°) for SRTM 90-m, SRTM 30-m, ASTER 30-m, ASTER 30-m CORR 90 and ASTER 30-m CORR 30 respectively in Milolé (Okondja). We also use a classification error matrix to assess Global Accuracy (GA) and User’s Accuracy (UA) of elevation maps by classifying ground slopes in two categories: lower or equal and higher than maximum slope limitation of 12% (30%) for primary (secondary) roads. All DEMs show a greater GA in hilly area (Milolé) than in flat area (Okondja) and SRTM derived DEMs show a higher UA for secondary roads constraint. UA for the lower or equal category varies between 55.5 and 75.2% (63.9 and 91.7%) for primary (secondary) roads. The use of corrected aster DEMs increases initial ASTER UA from 0.1 to 18.8% depending on category and slope limitation. Despite a relatively high RMSE for slope grade, all of the DEMs tested were found to be consistent for consideration of maximum slope constraint aiming at sustainable road planning for forest logging in Central Africa. [less ▲] Detailed reference viewed: 46 (19 ULg) Development and characterization of microsatellite loci in Pericopsis elata (Fabaceae) using a cost-efficient approach; ; Bourland, Nils et alin American Journal of Botany (2011) Premise of the study : Microsatellite loci were developed in the endangered Pericopsis elata using a combination of low-cost procedures. Methods and Results : Microsatellite isolation was performed ... [more ▼] Premise of the study : Microsatellite loci were developed in the endangered Pericopsis elata using a combination of low-cost procedures. Methods and Results : Microsatellite isolation was performed simultaneously on three distinct species through a newly available procedure that associates multiplex microsatellite enrichment and next-generation sequencing, allowing the rapid and low-cost development of microsatellite-enriched libraries through the use of a 1/32nd GS-FLX plate. Genotyping using M13-like label- ing in multiplexed reactions allowed additional cost savings. From 72 primers selected for initial screening, 21 positively amplified P. elata , and 11 showed polymorphism with two to 11 alleles per locus and a mean value of 5.4 alleles per locus. Conclusions : These microsatellite loci will be useful to further investigate the level of genetic variation within and between natural populations of P. elata in Africa. [less ▲] Detailed reference viewed: 11 (2 ULg) Le Noisetier d'Afrique (Coula edulis Baill.). Un produit forestier non ligneux méconnuMoupela, Christian ; Vermeulen, Cédric ; Daïnou, Kasso et alin Biotechnologie, Agronomie, Société et Environnement = Biotechnology, Agronomy, Society and Environment [=BASE] (2011), 15(3), 485-495 Non-timber forest product (NTFP) are of significant nutritional, economic and cultural importance for the people of central Africa. However, many products have not yet been the subject of scientific ... [more ▼] Non-timber forest product (NTFP) are of significant nutritional, economic and cultural importance for the people of central Africa. However, many products have not yet been the subject of scientific studies; such is the case of Coula edulis. Although very little is known about this species, it has many uses and its fruits are regulary eaten and marketed by various communities. Cultivation of this tree species remains however very limited, mainly because of the low germination potentiel of its seeds. Its wood, renowned for its termite resistance, is used locally for construction. Mechanical tests conducted on the timber have put its technological aptitudes to the fore; it has indeed the potential to become one of the most sought-after commercial species. As in the future, Coula edulis could be managed for its wood as well as its non-timber forest product, in-depth studies aiming at the sustainable development of this natural ressource need to be implemented. [less ▲] Detailed reference viewed: 25 (4 ULg) Seed dispersal by western lowland gorillas (G. g. gorilla) in south east CameroonPetre, Charles-Albert ; ; et alPoster (2011) Detailed reference viewed: 12 (0 ULg) Etat actuel de la sécondarisation de la forêt en périphérie nord de la Réserve de biosphère du Dja (Sud-est Cameroun) : influences des facteurs anthropiques passés et des éléphants; ; et al in International Journal of Biological and Chemical Sciences (2011) Plusieurs études récentes révèlent une proportion importante de formations secondaires au sein des forêts tropicales africaines. La présente étude a pour but, de caractériser les différents faciès de ... [more ▼] Plusieurs études récentes révèlent une proportion importante de formations secondaires au sein des forêts tropicales africaines. La présente étude a pour but, de caractériser les différents faciès de végétation de la forêt du Dja (Sud-est Cameroun) en ressortant l’état et les causes de sa secondarisation. L’étude a été menée dans deux sites en périphérie nord de la Réserve de biosphère du Dja, l’un situé hors de la Réserve (Mimpala) et l’autre à l’intérieur (Dingué). Un total de 104 km de transects a été parcouru. La caractérisation de la végétation a été faite le long de transects en relevant les différents faciès de végétation traversés. Les marques visibles d’anciennes présences humaines et les réseaux de pistes d’éléphants rencontrés ont été comptabilisés. Les chiffres révèlent une prédominance des formations secondarisées aussi bien dans le site situé à l’extérieur de la Réserve, que dans celui se trouvant dans la Réserve: soit respectivement 52% et 58%. Notre étude permet de montrer que l’état actuel de la secondarisation de la forêt du Dja est fortement lié à l’action anthropique traditionnelle dans un passé plus ou moins récent et à celle des éléphants. [less ▲] Detailed reference viewed: 88 (40 ULg) |
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