Species richness and distribution of terrestrial ferns in tropical forest fragments in and around Kampala central, Uganda. (7th March 2022)
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- Journal Article
- Title:
- Species richness and distribution of terrestrial ferns in tropical forest fragments in and around Kampala central, Uganda. (7th March 2022)
- Main Title:
- Species richness and distribution of terrestrial ferns in tropical forest fragments in and around Kampala central, Uganda
- Authors:
- Bulafu, Collins
Mucunguzi, Patrick
Sabakaki, Peter Ziribagwa - Abstract:
- Abstract: The effects of forest fragmentation on the terrestrial fern species in forest fragments in and around Kampala, central Uganda, were investigated by comparing species richness and distribution among forest fragments of varying sizes ranging from 5 ha to 438 ha. Terrestrial ferns were inventoried in each of the fragment using the plot method (plots of 10 × 30 m, each). Number of sampling units taken varied with the size of the fragments. A total of 49 species belonging to 11 families and 25 genera were recorded in 11 forest fragments. The most species‐rich families in all forests were Aspleniaceae and Pteridaceae. Large forests of Mpanga and Kituza had higher species richness than the small forest fragments. Forest disturbance and size are the two most important factors responsible for fern species differences among the forest fragments. Our study reveals that forest fragments hold moderate number of fern species and are worth targeting for conservation. However, we argue for restoration and strengthening of conservation efforts for private and church owned forest fragments. Résumé: Les effets de la fragmentation de la forêt sur les espèces de fougères terrestres dans des fragments de forêt dans et autour de Kampala, dans le centre de l'Ouganda, ont été étudiés en comparant la richesse et la distribution des espèces parmi des fragments de forêt de différentes tailles allant de 5 ha à 438 ha. Les fougères terrestres ont été inventoriées dans chacun des fragments selonAbstract: The effects of forest fragmentation on the terrestrial fern species in forest fragments in and around Kampala, central Uganda, were investigated by comparing species richness and distribution among forest fragments of varying sizes ranging from 5 ha to 438 ha. Terrestrial ferns were inventoried in each of the fragment using the plot method (plots of 10 × 30 m, each). Number of sampling units taken varied with the size of the fragments. A total of 49 species belonging to 11 families and 25 genera were recorded in 11 forest fragments. The most species‐rich families in all forests were Aspleniaceae and Pteridaceae. Large forests of Mpanga and Kituza had higher species richness than the small forest fragments. Forest disturbance and size are the two most important factors responsible for fern species differences among the forest fragments. Our study reveals that forest fragments hold moderate number of fern species and are worth targeting for conservation. However, we argue for restoration and strengthening of conservation efforts for private and church owned forest fragments. Résumé: Les effets de la fragmentation de la forêt sur les espèces de fougères terrestres dans des fragments de forêt dans et autour de Kampala, dans le centre de l'Ouganda, ont été étudiés en comparant la richesse et la distribution des espèces parmi des fragments de forêt de différentes tailles allant de 5 ha à 438 ha. Les fougères terrestres ont été inventoriées dans chacun des fragments selon la méthode parcellaire (parcelles de 10 × 30 m chacune). Le nombre d'unités d'échantillonnage prélevées variait selon la taille des fragments. Un total de 49 espèces appartenant à 11 familles et 25 genres ont été enregistrées dans 11 fragments de forêt. Les familles les plus riches en espèces dans toutes les forêts étaient les Aspleniaceae et les Pteridaceae. Les grandes forêts de Mpanga et de Kituza avaient une plus grande richesse spécifique que les petits fragments forestiers. La perturbation et la taille de la forêt sont les deux facteurs les plus importants responsables des différences d'espèces de fougères entre les fragments de forêt. Notre étude révèle que les fragments de forêt contiennent un nombre modéré d'espèces de fougères et méritent d'être ciblés pour la conservation. Cependant, nous plaidons pour la restauration et le renforcement des efforts de conservation pour les fragments de forêt appartenant à des particuliers et à des églises. … (more)
- Is Part Of:
- African journal of ecology. Volume 60:Number 3(2022)
- Journal:
- African journal of ecology
- Issue:
- Volume 60:Number 3(2022)
- Issue Display:
- Volume 60, Issue 3 (2022)
- Year:
- 2022
- Volume:
- 60
- Issue:
- 3
- Issue Sort Value:
- 2022-0060-0003-0000
- Page Start:
- 702
- Page End:
- 713
- Publication Date:
- 2022-03-07
- Subjects:
- conservation -- ferns -- forest fragments -- Kampala
Zoology -- Africa -- Periodicals
Ecology -- Africa -- Periodicals
Wildlife management -- Africa -- Periodicals
Zoology -- Africa, East -- Periodicals
Ecology -- Africa, East -- Periodicals
Wildlife management -- Africa, East -- Periodicals
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- http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/journal/10.1111/(ISSN)1365-2028 ↗
http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/ ↗ - DOI:
- 10.1111/aje.12987 ↗
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- 0141-6707
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