Vegetation dynamics and management implications in the Pugu and Kazimzumbwi Forest Reserves, Tanzania
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Date
1998
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Akadémiai Kiadó
Abstract
This study examines spatial and temporal dynamics of land cover in the Pugu and Kazimzumbwi forest reserve
region of Tanzania. Cultivation and harvesting of forest products are the main factors affecting the vegetation. These factors
are more pronounced in the eastern and northern parts of the forest reserves. Elsewhere, notably in the western parts of the
reserves, there has been substantial recovery of vegetation. This is particularly apparent in areas of where depopulation oc-
curred following the 'villagisation' program of the 1970's. Although most of the vegetation change occurred outside of the
forest reserves, increasing population pressure around the forest reserves will likely lead to encroachment into the forest
reserves proper.
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Keywords
Africa, Coastal forest, Deforestation, Forest reserve, Land cover, Management, Vegetation mapping
Citation
Shishira, E.K., Yanda, P.Z. and Lyimo, J.G., 1998. Vegetation dynamics and management implications in the Pugu and Kazimzumbwi Forest Reserves, Tanzania. Coenoses, 13(3), pp.149-158.