Tree Plantation Will not Compensate Natural Woody Vegetation Cover Loss in the Atlantic Department of Southern Benin.

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AuteurTOYI ALAGBE, S SCHOLASTIQUE MIREILLE
AuteurBARIMA, SABAS
AuteurMAMA, ADI
AuteurANDRE, MARIE
AuteurBASTIN, JEAN FRANCOIS
AuteurDE CANNIERE, CHARLES
AuteurSINSIN, BRICE AUGUSTIN
AuteurBOGAERT, JAN
Date d'ajout2026-06-02T16:06:57Z
Date de disponibilite2026-06-02T16:06:57Z
Date de publication2013
ResumeThis study deals with land use and land cover changes for a 33 years period. We assessed these changes for eight land cover classes in the south of Benin by using an integrated multi-temporal analysis using three Landsat images (1972 Landsat MSS, 1986 Landsat TM and 2005 Landsat ETM+). Three scenarios for the future were simulated using a first-order Markovian model based on annual probability matrices. The contribution of tree plantations to compensate forest loss was assessed. The results show a strong loss of forest and savanna, mainly due to increased agricultural land. Natural woody vegetation (“forest”, “wooded savanna” and “tree and shrub savanna”) will seriously decrease by 2025 due to the expansion of agricultural activities and the increase of settlements. Tree plantations are expected to double by 2025, but they will not compensate for the loss of natural woody vegetation cover. Consequently, we assist to a continuing woody vegetation area decrease. Policies regarding reforestation and forest conservation must be initiated to reverse the currently projected tendencies.
Autre identifiantBECDB-4511
URIhttps://dspace.uac.bj/handle/123456789/4275
Languefr
Fait partie deTROPICULTURA
SujetLand use and land cover change- Probability matrix- First-order Markov model- Tree plantation
SujetBénin
TitreTree Plantation Will not Compensate Natural Woody Vegetation Cover Loss in the Atlantic Department of Southern Benin.
TypeArticle

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