Determinants of the Uses and Conservation of <i>Terminalia superba</i> in Forest Guinea

Papa Bilivogui; Hermann Léonce Zinsou; Achille Hounkpevi; Alexandre Konate; Diawadou Diallo

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Determinants of the Uses and Conservation of Terminalia superba in Forest Guinea

Papa Bilivogui^*

, Hermann Léonce Zinsou

, Achille Hounkpevi

, Alexandre Konate

, Diawadou Diallo

Published in Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (Volume 14, Issue 3)

Received: 2 May 2025 Accepted: 15 May 2025 Published: 18 June 2025

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For centuries, human communities have relied on natural resources to satisfy their various needs (food, health, housing, etc.). Among these resources, Terminalia superba, a wood of high technological quality, is highly sought-after, which has led to strong pressure on its natural populations throughout its range, including Guinea. The present study assessed the factors determining the use and conservation of the species in Forest Guinea. Specifically, it aimed to i) assess the factors affecting the use values of T. superba, and ii) analyze the socio-economic factors controlling the conservation of Terminalia superba by rural communities. Data were collected on a random sample of 354 people in three prefectures (Lola, Macenta and N'Zérékoré) of Guinée Forestière. The relative frequency of users of the species (all forms of use combined) was calculated, and through a generalized linear model based on the Poisson distribution, the relationship between use values and respondents' socio-economic factors was analyzed. Logistic regression in a step-by-step selection approach was used to identify the factors controlling the retention of Terminalia superba plants in the fields. The relative frequency of use of Terminalia superba was 99.15%. The average number of uses reported per respondent was 1.92, with a coefficient of variation of 49.72%. Of all the factors involved, only gender had a significant effect on the number of uses reported, with men reporting more uses (mean = 1.97 and CV = 48.72%) than women (mean = 1.06 and CV = 22.91%). The final logistic regression model identified variables such as prefecture of residence, time spent in the village over 20 years, monthly income, main source of income, age category, marital status and level of education as factors controlling the retention of Terminalia superba plants by respondents in their fields. This study demonstrates the importance of the species and identifies the socio-economic factors of interest to be considered in programs for its valorization and conservation.

Published in	Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (Volume 14, Issue 3)
DOI	10.11648/j.aff.20251403.16
Page(s)	126-132
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Use Values, Terminalia Superba, Valorization, Guinea

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Bilivogui P, Zinsou HL, Hounkpevi A, Konate A, Diallo D. Determinants of the Uses and Conservation of Terminalia superba in Forest Guinea. Agric For Fish. 2025;14(3):126-132. doi: 10.11648/j.aff.20251403.16

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Papa Bilivogui

Natural Resources Management, University of N'Zérékoré, N'Zérékoré, Guinea

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Hermann Léonce Zinsou

Natural Resources Management, University of N'Zérékoré, N'Zérékoré, Guinea

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Achille Hounkpevi

Agroforestry, Valery Giscard D'Estaing Higher Institute of Agronomy and Veterinary Medicine of Farana, Faranah, Guinea

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Alexandre Konate

Agroforestry, Valery Giscard D'Estaing Higher Institute of Agronomy and Veterinary Medicine of Farana, Faranah, Guinea

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Diawadou Diallo

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AU  - Hermann Léonce Zinsou
AU  - Achille Hounkpevi
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