Ecological Evaluation of Plantation
Criteria Plantation

 

Naturalness

Plantation woodland dominated by a few exotic plants. 

Size

Overall size of approximately 3.1 ha. 

Diversity

Low to moderate floral and low faunal diversity. 

Rarity

No plant species of conservation interest. 
Bird species of conservation interest included Besra (Accipiter virgatus) flying overhead.

Re-creatability

Habitat characteristics and species composition are easy to recreate.  It will take about 10 years for the plantation to be re-created.

Fragmentation

Highly fragmented within the Study Area. 

Ecological Linkage

Not functionally linked to any very highly valued habitat in close proximity.

Potential Value

Moderate, becoming mature woodland if given time and protection from disturbance. 

Nursery /Breeding Ground

None.

Age

Low (10-20 years) based on tree size, woodland structure and species composition. 

Abundance/ Richness of Wildlife

Low abundance/richness in fauna.

Overall Ecological Value

Low to Moderate