Tree Diversity and Stand Structure of Permanent Biodiversity Monitoring Area in Mount Makiling
| Autor: | Amelita C. Luna, Arthur Glenn A. Umali, Pastor L. Malabrigo, Crusty E. Tinio, W. P. Abasolo, Jeferson C. Boncodin, Juancho B. Balatibat, Cristino L. Tiburan, Nelson M. Pampolina |
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| Rok vydání: | 2016 |
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| Zdroj: | Asian Journal of Biodiversity. 7 |
| ISSN: | 2244-0461 2094-5019 |
| DOI: | 10.7828/ajob.v7i1.885 |
| Popis: | Following the international protocol for establishment of permanent plots, a two-hectare permanent biodiversity monitoring area (PBMA) was established inside Makiling Forest Reserve. Results of the intensive 100% inventory revealed that the PBMA holds tremendous tree diversity. A total of 155 tree species were identified. Of these, 148 are indigenous to the Philippines with 47 endemics (30% endemism). The most abundant native species in the PBMA is Magabuyo (Celtis luzonica) with 2,287 individuals, followed by Balobo (Diplodiscus paniculatus) , Tinaang pantai (Drypetes maquilingensis) , and Apanang (Mallotus cumingii) . The average diameter for all trees inside the plot is 14.28 cm. More than 90% of the individual trees fall under the category poles and saplings while large trees account to only 0.6%. Twenty-nine (29) species are listed under either the Philippine Red List (Fernando et al. 2008) or the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species (2015-4). Noteworthy among the list are the six critically endangered (CR) premium timber species including Makaasim (Syzygium nitidum) , Kamagong (Diospyros discolor) , Narra (Pterocarpus indicus) , Bagtikan (Parashorea malaanonan) , Guijo (Shorea guiso) , and White lauan (Shorea contorta) . The geodatabase that includes an interactive map developed in this study is of critical importance for future research activities in the area. Keywords: Permanent biodiversity monitoring area, Makiling Forest Reserve, endemics, threatened species, geodatabase |
| Databáze: | OpenAIRE |
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