Effects of the Irregular Shelterwood System on Regeneration Dynamics of <i>Shorea robusta</i> Gaertn. f. in Baijalpur Community Forest, Nepal.

ABSTRACT: The Irregular Shelterwood System (ISS) has recently been introduced in Nepalese community forests to promote sustainable regeneration of Shorea robusta (Sal). However, limited research exists on its ecological impacts and regeneration dynamics. This study examined regeneration patterns, soil properties, and environmental factors influencing S. robusta regeneration under the ISS in Baijalpur Community Forest, Kapilvastu District, Nepal. Using a stratified systematic random sampling design, data were collected from treated and untreated plots. Results showed a significantly higher density of seedlings (16,800 ha^-1) and saplings (4693 ha^-1) in treated plots compared to untreated areas (11,960 and 2688 ha^-1, respectively), indicating the effective

SUBMITTER: Gaire S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12765655 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature