Macroscopic and Microscopic Modifications of Wood after Debarking of Trees in the South Cameroon

Wounding of trees by debarking has been reported to form a callus tissue. This work aims investigate macroscopic and microscopic modifications wood after the removal barks in Alstonia boonei, Scorodophloeus zenkeri, Garcinia lucida. Species that are not yet barking were wounded conducting experimental debarking. The wound was rectangular with 30 cm vertically lateral extent 10 cm. Every three months, there follow-up for fifteen months during which phenomena observed recorded. Microsections 15–20 μm thickness taken on piece from regenerated intact wood, sledge microtome. Staining cell walls done safranin fast green increase contrast an anatomical slide. Analyzes variability xylem features semi-automatic measurements using SpectrumSee digital image analysis software. speed recovery bark these species is 9.04 cm/year A. 5.9 S. 3.85 G. boonei’s fastest, it just takes 15 heal its wound. Densities vessels 8, 38, 17 per mm², respectively, lucida before barking. These values increased boonei (26) (20) except zenkeri (25). In all species, diameter decreased wood. Management practices enhance monitoring sustainable harvesting levels promote alternative plants same uses should be considered as part conservation strategies.