Management of a Pterocarpus angolensis population under the influence of fire and land use

[摘要] ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Pterocarpus angolensis is Namibia's most important indigenoustimber species. The species is currently heavilyexploited and more goal directed management needs to beimplemented to ensure its continued survival in thecountry. However, the local knowledge of the species aswell as its environment is very limited, making thedevelopment of management strategies very difficult.This study reviews the available literature on P.angolensis and the dry savanna woodlands in which thespecies occurs. The applicability of this literature toNamibian conditions is investigated through a vegetationstudy. The literature and results of the field study arethen used to compile a model of the savanna system, with alink to a P. angolensis model. The mode is used to investigate the behavior of the savanna system and a P. angolensis population under a variety of conditions, and provides the basismanagement recommendations are formulated.

[发布机构] Stellenbosch University