Spatial change in tree utilization in the Central Meru District, which is located on the northeastern slopes at the foot of Mt. Kenya was investigated. This paper outlines the distribution and utilization of various indigenous trees. Muringa (Cordia africana) was found to be the most useful tree in this region. Its habitat had the widest range of humidity, and it was used for the widest range of purposes. The diversity of indigenous trees utilized did not increase with humidity. A wider variety of indigenous trees were used on the dry, lower slopes than on the humid, upper slopes. A sacred tree, Mutero (Olea europaes spp. africana) was the second most useful tree. It was used for charcoal and firewood. Most inhabitants held no traditional respect for the sacred tree, suggesting that traditional values and practices with respect to some trees have changed.
雑誌名
Geographical Reports of Tokyo Metropolitan University
号
37
ページ
75 - 82
発行年
2002
ISSN
03868710
書誌レコードID
AA00200173
著者版フラグ
publisher
出版者
Department of Geography, Tokyo Metropolitan University
Spatial change in tree utilization on the northeastern slope of mount kenya
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