Structure and Diversity of Tree Species at the College of Forestry and Fisheries, University of Agriculture Makurdi, Benue State, Nigeria

Abstract

Tree composition and distribution is very helpful in understanding the status of forest stands, regeneration, and diversity for conservation purposes. The structure of forest estates largely depends on the ecological characteristics of sites, species diversity and regeneration status of tree species. Quantitative information on composition, distribution, or abundance of trees species is of key importance to understanding the status (composition and structure) of a forest estate; also for decision-making, planning and implementation of conservation strategy of the forest estate(s).