Social & Environmental Benefits of Forestry
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Ecology of litterfall production of giant bamboo Dendrocalamus asper in a watershed area
Giant bamboo Dendrocalamus asper is recommended in environmental and livelihood programs in the Philippines due to its various ecological, economic and social benefits. However, there are limited data on the ecology of giant bamboo litterfall production, which contributes to soil nutrient availability. Bamboo also contributed in carbon sequestration. The study was conducted within the ...
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