This report describes methods used during tree inventory on 36 and 26 farms in Kiambu and Makueni, respectively. It identifies the dominant locations where trees are situated on farms and describes species richness, species diversity, tree density, the proportion of fruit trees on farms, and the regeneration status of trees and shrubs on farms. The report also presents summaries of basic tree attributes measured in different land use types, including diameter at breast height (DBH) and collar diameter (CD) for individual trees. Findings from the study help to understand the composition, diversity, and distribution of tree species on farms in the study area, which is required for designing interventions needed for biodiversity conservation, food security, and programs that reward land users for maintaining trees in the landscape. The list of species and their sizes provide a sampling frame for the selection of trees for the development of allometric equations through destructive sampling.
Publication year
2024
Authors
Kuyah, S.; Njoki, C.; Wakaba, D.; Muthuri, C.W.
Language
English
Keywords
trees, tree diversity, inventory, species richness, land use
Geographic
Kenya
