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Mertz, O., Birch-Thomsen, T., Elberling, B., Rothausen, S., Bruun, T. B., Reenberg, A., Fog, B., Egsmose, R. M., & Breuning-Madsen, H. (2011). Changes in Shifting Cultivation Systems on Small Pacific Islands. The Geographical Journal, 178, 175-187.
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• TITLE: Native Species Composition and Diversity of Valuable Woody Plants Regeneration during Fallow Period in Kamwatta, Moruca, Guyana

  AUTHORS: Shondell Rodrigues, Susy Lewis, Colis Primo

  KEYWORDS: Native Woody Plants, Fallow Time, Forest Regeneration, Species Diversity, Species Abundance

  JOURNAL NAME: Open Journal of Forestry, Vol.13 No.3, June 12, 2023

  ABSTRACT: An intelligent method of shifting cultivation to regenerate vegetation after a long fallow period is critical information for restoration strategies. The literature review identified that the assessment of woody plant species on abandoned farmland has never been done before in Kamwatta, Moruca Region 1. In addition, more information should be available in indigenous communities and at the national level, including more documentation of the utilization of natural resources by the Warrau community. This study assessed the valuable woody plant species that grew during the fallow periods. Nine farmlands were randomly selected along a 100 m transect, each with varying fallow periods. In order to collect information on the age of farm abandonment, the researcher employed a mixed-methods approach. First, we found how long each farm had been fallow by administering a semi-structured questionnaire. Then, we conducted a flora survey to gain information on the variety and abundance of valuable plants using the age of farm abandonment as a dependent variable. The data analysis included the number of valuable woody trees with a diameter of >10 cm, seedlings and saplings with a diameter of