Tree growth in West African cocoa agroforestry systems: high timber yields and superior performance of natural regeneration

Tree growth in West African cocoa agroforestry systems: high timber yields and superior performance of natural regeneration

Abstract Key message Cocoa agroforestry systems (AFS) in West Africa represent an underexplored yet promising source of timber. Within these systems, species can reach a 50-cm diameter as early as 14 years of age. Naturally regenerated trees grow 10% faster than planted ones and develop a 43% greate...

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Main Authors: Aimé K. Kouassi, Irié C. Zo-Bi, Bruno Hérault, Isaac K. Konan, Marie R. Dago, Baptiste Lasbats, Sylvain Schmitt, Anny E. N’Guessan, Raphaël Aussenac
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2025-04-01
Series:Annals of Forest Science
Subjects:
Timber wood
Growth trajectories
Silvicultural management
Natural regeneration
Cocoa agroforestry
West Africa
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13595-025-01286-7
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