UNIVERSITY OF YAOUNDÉ I, CAMEROON
CHIMI DJOMO Cédric
PhD Student
Faculties of Science
Department of Biology and Plant Physiology
Tel.: (+237) 676 50 71 17 / 696 68 56 38
E-Mail: chimicedric10@yahoo.fr
Research topic: Contribution of vascular epiphytes in carbon sequestration in tropical rainforests: Case of the forests of East Cameroon
Research interests: My research interests are to acquire experience and expertise in the field of forest ecology in particular in the assessment of forest carbon stocks and their contribution for climate change mitigation
Description of the research: My research focuses on the contribution of vascular epiphytes in carbon storage in forest ecosystems. Indeed, the works on biomass estimates / forest carbon stocks often neglect this group of plants. Yet, as shown by the work of Diaz et al. (2010), biomass reaches up to 144 kg / phorophyte (phorophyte = medium on which epiphytes grow without damaging it). Based on literature searches, no work has been made on epiphytes in Africa in particular in the forests of the Congo Basin which represents the second largest tropical forest in the world. Thus, this research project aims to evaluate the biomass of the trees in the forests of the Congo Basin following the destructive method on some of the most felled trees by the logging company that operates in the forest management unit 10 051. These data may contribute to the consideration of other ecosystem components to optimize carbon estimates; they may also enable us to define a factor that will be used to assess the biomass of epiphytes from the diameter and / or height of the tree. Finally, they will be used to complement the Allometric equations on the forests the biomass and those of host epiphytes.
Supervisor: Pr. ZAPFACK Louis, Associate Professor, Department of Biology and Plant Physiology University of Yaoundé I
Co-supervisor: Dr. DJOMO Adrien, Research Associate Adjunct Assistant professor, Department of Geography and Planning Queen’s University
NGOUKWA GUYLENE
Master II Student En Environnement (Option: Sanitation and Restoration)
University of Yaoundé I, Cameroon
Faculties of Science
Department of Biology and Plant Physiology
Tél.: (+237) 674 840 507 / 691900633
E-mail : guylnengoukwa@yahoo.fr
Skype : Guylia4
Research topic: Study of the density of inter- and intra-specific variation in the FMU 10065
Scientific interest: Contribute to accurate estimate of tree Biomass and carbon stock from forests through precise estimate of tree density
Project Description:
- Inventory of tree species of the study area in the plots (10m x 10m and 10m x 20m);
- Evaluate the density of individuals and illustrate its variation within individuals, individuals of the same species and within all the sampled population;
- Evaluate the effect of temperature on the estimation of the density and make recommendations.
Supervision
Supervisor: Pr. ZAPFACK Louis, Associate Professor, Department of Biology and Plant Physiology University of Yaoundé I
Co-supervisor: Dr. DJOMO Adrien, Research Associate Adjunct Assistant professor, Department of Geography and Planning Queen’s University
ERAIFT “REGIONAL POST-UNIVERSITY SCHOOL FOR INTEGRATED PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT OF TROPICAL FORESTS AND TERRITORIES”, DR CONGO
DISAMBO MAYO ESPERANCE
Master II Student: ERAIFT
Research topic: Quantification of aboveground biomass of mangrove forest of Mangrove Marine Park
Scientific interest: Assess biomass and carbon sequestered by plants in the forest of Mangrove Marine Park in DR Congo and evaluate the perception of local populations on possible changes on climate.
Project Description:
- To study spatial and temporal dynamics of land occupation of mangrove landscape Marine Park Moanda;
- Determine the appropriate allometric equation to estimate the aboveground biomass of mangrove ecosystem of the coastal area of the DRC;
- Evaluate through calibrated remote sensing forest inventories, aerial biomass and carbon stocks according to land use patterns;
- Identify, through surveys of local communities living in the Park and use CRISTAL software to better understand their perception on potential climate change.
Supervision
1. Professor Jan Bogaert, ERAIFT / UNIKIN, University of Liège / Gembloux Agro-Bio Tech Unit Biodiversity and Landscape
2. Dr. DJOMO Adrien, Research Associate Adjunct Assistant professor, Department of Geography and Planning Queen’s University
Co-promoter: Professor Joseph LUMANDE Kasali, ERAIFT / UNIKIN
NKOUANKAM TCHAYEP Aurélien Riky
Master II Student: ERAIFT
Contacts: (+237)677 46 76 75, Yaoundé
(+243) 0970312716, Kinshasa
B.P.: 11894 Yaoundé-Cameroun
Email: nkouankamtchayep@yahoo.com
Research topic: Modeling a micro base project REDD + / PES at local level: Application to the community forest COPAL in center province, Cameroon
Scientific interest: contribute to the reduction of GHG emissions from deforestation and degradation of tropical forests by designing standardized approaches and methods adapted for the implementation of REDD + / PES in community projects.
Project Description: the project aims to analyze the dynamics of community constraints and to highlight the indicators or environmental components to be considered for REDD + projects modeling / PES for local communities.
Supervision
Supervisor: Pr. Michel Baudouin of the University of Liège (ULg Gembloux Agro-Bio Tech, Belgium)
Co-supervisor: Dr. DJOMO Adrien, Research Associate Adjunct Assistant professor, Department of Geography and Planning Queen’s University
UNIVERSITY OF BUEA, CAMEROON
KOMLA CLAUDE NESTOR
Master’s Student in Natural Resource and Environmental Management (NaREM), Department of Environmental Science, University of Buea.
Holder of:
- BSc in Wood Processing and Science of Education in 1992 (University of Douala)
- BA in Law in 2005 (University of Douala)
Contacts:
- Phones: +237 679618129 / 242024664 / 693337478
- Email: ckomla@yahoo.fr
Research Topic: Estimation of Above Ground Biomass and Carbon Pools Distribution of the Bomboko Forest Reserve in the South West Region of Cameroon.
Research questions
- Could general allometric equations be used to assess the biomass of a particular forest?
- Could the estimation of the biomass with the use of allometric equations lead to a better estimation of carbon stock?
- Has the land use changed in the Reserve since its creation, thus, have the land use practices had an impact on the population of trees (size, structure, species, canopy, etc.)?
Project Description:
This study is major step in the evaluation of the biomass and the carbon stock in the BFR, thus a tool towards a best management strategy for the PSMNR-SWR by:
Providing information on the genetic tree diversity of the area;
Providing baseline information to ANAFOR (Agence Nationale de developpement des Forets) that has been mandated to manage the Reserve since a Decision signed by the Minister in charge of forests on the 14th April, 2015.
Thereafter, information gathered will assist in policy implementation with respect to the management of the Reserve. Based on the results (inventories) obtained in this study, recommendations on strategies for the regeneration of the Reserve will be drawn. Also the results, could bring additional income to the communities with respect to the REDD market.
Supervisors:
= Melle Maurice Ekane and Nkwatoh Athanasius Fuashi of the University of Buea;
- Djomo Njepang Adrien of Queen’s University (Canada)
Financial support:
With the support of the Programme for the Sustainable Management of natural Resources in South West Cameroon (PSMNR-SW) in collaboration with GIZ.
UNIVERSITY OF KISANGANI, DRC
GRACE WANI MARIBA
Master student in Biodiversity and Sustainable Forest Management under the Forest and Climate Change Project in Congo (FCCC) / UNIKIS;
Holder of: Engineer Water and Forestry of the University of Kisangani;
Tel. +243 998918744 and +243852973273
Email: gracewani94@gmail.com
Research topic: ESTIMATE CARBON STORAGE IN FOREST CONCESSION CFT / Kisangani (D.R. CONGO)
More information on Wani’s research can be obtained by accessing this link