Abstract
Often overlooked, agroforestry systems play a central role in the conservation of woody biodiversity, particularly in peri-urban areas subject to high anthropogenic pressures. This study aimed to assess the diversity and conservation status of woody species in cocoa plantations in the peri-urban area of Daloa. The floristic inventory was carried out on 2,400 m² plots (60 m × 40 m) distributed across four rural localities: Briboua, Toroguhé, Zakoua and Zépréguhé. A total of 82 woody species, belonging to 60 genera and 27 families, were recorded. The most represented families were Fabaceae (16 species), Malvaceae (9 species), Moraceae (7 species), and Euphorbiaceae (6 species). The Shannon index ranged from 2.16 to 3.93, reflecting moderate to high species diversity. Pielou's equitability (0.59 to 0.91) indicated a relatively homogeneous distribution of species across sites. Analysis of the horizontal structure of the stands revealed an “inverted J” distribution, showing the predominance of young individuals (≤ 10 cm in diameter), while large-diameter trees (> 50 cm) were poorly represented. The relative importance value index showed that only a few species, including Terminalia ivorensis, Petersianthus africanus and Mangifera indica, constitute the main framework of the stands. The results confirm that cocoa agroforestry systems in peri-urban areas contribute significantly to the conservation of woody biodiversity, with dynamics strongly influenced by local agricultural practices. For sustainable management, it is necessary to integrate farmers' knowledge into conservation strategies, promote cocoa agroforestry, and enhance the value of woody species with high ecological utility.
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The stands contained 82 woody species in 60 genera and 27 families.
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e0“A total of 82 woody species, belonging to 60 genera and 27 families, were recorded”
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Fabaceae was the most represented family with 16 species.
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e0“Fabaceae (16 species), Malvaceae (9 species), Moraceae (7 species), and Euphorbiaceae (6 species)”
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Malvaceae was represented by nine species.
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e0“Malvaceae (9 species)”
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Moraceae was represented by seven species.
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e0“Moraceae (7 species)”
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Euphorbiaceae was represented by six species.
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- EuphorbiaceaeEuphorbiaceaee0
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- Euphorbiaceaee0
- Value
- 6 speciese0
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e0“Euphorbiaceae (6 species)”
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Shannon diversity ranged from 2.16 to 3.93.
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e0“The Shannon index ranged from 2.16 to 3.93, reflecting moderate to high species diversity”
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Pielou equitability ranged from 0.59 to 0.91.
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e0“Pielou's equitability (0.59 to 0.91) indicated a relatively homogeneous distribution of species across sites”
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Stand diameters showed an inverted J distribution dominated by young individuals.
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e0“an “inverted J” distribution, showing the predominance of young individuals (≤ 10 cm in diameter)”
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Large diameter trees were poorly represented.
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e0“large-diameter trees (> 50 cm) were poorly represented”
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Three named species formed the main framework of the stands.
- Taxon
- Terminalia ivorensis, Petersianthus africanus and Mangifera indica
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Mangifera indicaPetersianthus africanusTerminalia ivorensise0 - Outcome
- main framework of the standse0
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e0“Terminalia ivorensis, Petersianthus africanus and Mangifera indica, constitute the main framework of the stands”
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The authors conclude cocoa agroforestry conserves woody biodiversity.
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- cocoa
Theobroma cacaoe0 - Outcome
- conservation of woody biodiversitye0
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e0“cocoa agroforestry systems in peri-urban areas contribute significantly to the conservation of woody biodiversity”
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The authors recommend integrating farmers knowledge into conservation strategies.
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- cocoaTheobroma cacaoe0
- Outcome
- promote cocoa agroforestrye0
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e0“integrate farmers' knowledge into conservation strategies, promote cocoa agroforestry, and enhance the value of woody species with high ecological utility”