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Tree Diversity and Its Impact on Livelihood of the Farmers of Char Areas in Melandaha Upazila of Jamalpur District

G.S. Toser
Department of Agroforestry, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh -2202

M.A. Mondol
Department of Agroforestry, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh -2202

M.A. Wadud
Department of Agroforestry, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh -2202

G.M.M. Rahman
Department of Agroforestry, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh -2202

Abstract/ Executive Summary:

The study was conducted at two char areas namely, Ghoserpara and Tupkarchar of Melandaha upazila of Jamalpur district to observe the tree diversity and its impact on livelihood of the farmers and to explore their relationships with the selected characteristics of the farmers of the study area. Fifty farmers were selected from each char area for the study. An interview schedule with simple technique and visual observation were used to collect data on the selected parameters. The respondents were selected randomly and data were collected during the period from 15 July to 10 September, 2011. Pearson’s product moment correlation co-efficient (r) was used for statistical analysis along with the usual descriptive statistical parameters. Eleven characteristics which were the independent variables of the study as age, education, family size, farm size, homestead size, cultivable land size, fallow land size, char land size, annual income, knowledge about trees & knowledge about agroforestry and a dependent variable as tree diversity. Seven selected characteristics of the farmers namely, education, farm size, homestead size, cultivable land size, fallow land size, knowledge about trees, knowledge about agroforestry showed significant positive relationships with the diversity of tree species, while no such relationship was observed with age, family size, char land size, annul income of the farmers. Total 35 tree species observed in the study area of which 10 timber, 12 fruit, 3 fuel wood, 2 fodder, 5 medicinal and 3 other species. Out of 35 trees Eucalyptus, Akashmoni, Jackfruit, Mahogoni, Guava, Mango, Coconut & Papaya were dominant species. Total 25 crops and vegetables species observed in the char areas of which Jute, Bottle gourd, Mustard, Okra, Rice, Sweet gourd & Bean were dominant species. Average species density and tree population density in Ghoserpara and Tupkarchar were 0.257, 0.405 and 0.255, 0.40 respectively.

Keywords: Tree species diversity, Plant species, Tree population density, Species density and char area

Location: Ghoserpara and Tupkarchar of Melandaha upazila of Jamalpur district

Start Date: 15-07-2011

End Date: 10-09-2011

Program Area: Farming System

Non-commodity: Income generation

Objectives:

1. To observe the tree diversity and its impact on livelihood of the farmers and to explore their relationships with the selected characteristics of the farmers of the study area.

Methodology:

Study site: Two char villages viz. Topkarchar and Ghosherpara under Melandaha upazila of Jamalpur district were selected for the stud. Data were collected from 15 July to 10 September, 2011. Methodology: The study was based on field level primary data and researcher himself collected data for the study. Before going to make actual interview, each farmer was given a brief introduction about the nature and purpose of the study and the researcher assured them that, all information would be kept confidential. Data were collected through repeated field visits in the study area and personal interview with the sample farmers. Interviewers were normally conducted in farmer’s house in their leisure time and even in the field when they work in the plots. They provided information from their memory. In order to minimize the response error, questions were asked in simple Bengali. After completion of each interview, each interview schedule was checked to be sure that information to each of the items had been properly recorded. If there were any items, which were overlooked or contradictory, was corrected in the second visit. Total 100 farmers were selected for data collection of which 50 from each of the char village. Variables of the study: Two types of variables are observed in this study viz., independent and dependent variables. Independent variables were Farmer characteristics represent the independent variable in this study. Total eleven characteristics of farmers selected for this study as independent variable which are as: age, education, family size, farm size, homestead size, cultivable land size, fallow land size, char land size, annual income, knowledge about trees and knowledge about Agroforestry. Dependent variable was Tree species diversity treated as dependent variable of the study. Data processing and analysis: After completion of field survey data from all the interview schedules were coded, complied, tabulated and analyzed in accordance with the objectives of the study. In this process, all the responses in the interview schedule were given numerical coded values. Local units after checking were converted into standard international units. Qualitative data were converted into quantitative ones by means of suitable scoring whenever necessary. The responses to the questions in the interview schedules were transferred to a master sheet to facilitate tabulation. For describing the different characteristics and their constraint facing, the respondents were classified into several categories. These categories were developed by considering the nature of distribution of data, general understanding prevailing in the social system. Descriptive analysis such as range, number and percentage, mean, standard deviation and rank order were used whenever possible. Pearson’s product moment co-efficient of correlation (r) was used in order to explore the relationship between the concerned variables. Throughout the study, five per cent (5%) and one per cent (1%) level of probability were used. The computed values of correlation co-efficient (r) were compared against relevant table values. In order to have an understanding on the influence of independent variables on the dependent variable, stepwise regression analysis was conducted.

Source of Information: J. Agrofor. Environ. 5 (2): 11-16, 2011; ISSN 1995-6983

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Achievement/Findings:

Eleven characteristics which were the independent variables of the study as age, education, family size, farm size, homestead size, cultivable land size, fallow land size, char land size, annual income, knowledge about trees & knowledge about agroforestry and a dependent variable as tree diversity. Seven selected characteristics of the farmers namely, education, farm size, homestead size, cultivable land size, fallow land size, knowledge about trees, knowledge about agroforestry showed significant positive relationships with the diversity of tree species, while no such relationship was observed with age, family size, char land size, annul income of the farmers. Total 35 tree species observed in the study area of which 10 timber, 12 fruit, 3 fuel wood, 2 fodder, 5 medicinal and 3 other species. Out of 35 trees Eucalyptus, Akashmoni, Jackfruit, Mahogoni, Guava, Mango, Coconut & Papaya were dominant species. Total 25 crops and vegetables species observed in the char areas of which Jute, Bottle gourd, Mustard, Okra, Rice, Sweet gourd & Bean were dominant species. Average species density and tree population density in Ghoserpara and Tupkarchar were 0.257, 0.405 and 0.255, 0.40 respectively.

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