| Abstract |
The use of natural resources to meet the demands of society is a common practice that has gone on for centuries. In light of this the Kavango woodlands are considered to be threatened by many aspects including, timber harvesting, frequent fires and low recruitment rates of the woody species. It is with this in mind that this study was set out with the aim of assessing the density, abundance and influencing factors of the natural regeneration of valuable woody species.
Five different sites were surveyed in the Kavango regions, namely Hamoye state forest, Kahenge community forest, Katope community forest, Mashare communal area and Ncaute community forest. Forest inventories were carried out in these areas following the National Forestry Inventory sampling method which uses circular plots of 30 m radius. A total of 118 vegetation plots and 142 regeneration subplots were sampled. GIS data were also used to supplement the inventory data. |
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