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Composition of tree species and
regeneration potential at Onigambari forest reserve, Ibadan, Oyo
State, Nigeria
*Oduwaiye, E. A. and Ajibode, M. O.
Forestry
and Wildlife Resources Management,
Federal University of Agriculture,
P.M.B 2240, Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria
The tree
composition and regeneration potential of Onigambari Forestry
Reserve was evaluated. Wildlings along Point Centre Quadrat (PCQ) of
each of the five perpendiculars transects, were identified for the
determination of relative frequency and regeneration potential. The
relative density, frequency and dominance of woody species were also
assessed. Out of fifty-five species encountered in the five
transacts sampled, eleven (11) species had the highest regeneration
potential which ranged between 0.010 and 0.089; and relative
frequency between 2.46% and 23.15%. Anglocalyx oligophyllus was
abundant with relative frequency of 8.37%. The number of woody
species between 11 and 30cm diameter at breast height (dbh) was the
highest. Triplochiton scleroxylon and Albizia ferruginea two
important species with the highest dbh of 2.0m and 2.8m
respectively. Necessity to intensify the regeneration methodology of
forest reserve is advised, based on the composition and regeneration
potential of tree species in the present study. |
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