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Viability of Pentadesma in reduced habitat ecosystems within two climatic regions with fruit harvesting
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
2022
ISSN
1751-3758
Abstract
Habitat loss and harvesting of non-timber forest products (NTFPs) significantly affect the population dynamics. In this paper, we propose a general mathematical modelling approach incorporating the impact of habitat size reduction and non-lethal harvesting of NTFP on population dynamics. The model framework integrates experimental data of Pentadesma butyracea in Benin. This framework allows us to determine the rational non-lethal harvesting level and habitat size to ensure the stability of the plant ecosystem, and to study the impacts of distinct levels of humidity. We suggest non-lethal harvesting policies that maximize the economic benefit for local populations.
Language
en_US
Publisher
Taylor and Francis
Recommended Citation
Leite, M.C.A., Chen-Charpentier, B., Agusto, F.B., Gaoue, O. G., & Hritonenko, N. (2022). Viability of Pentadesma in reduced habitat ecosystems within two climatic regions with fruit harvesting, Journal of Biological Dynamics, 16(1), 207-235. https://doi.org/10.1080/17513758.2022.2071489
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