Browsing School of Forestry, Environmental and Geographical Sciences (SFEGS) by Subject "Resin tapping"
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Assessing the effects of resin tapping on selected strength properties of pine in Busoga forestry company.
(Makerere University, 2023-09)Resin tapping is a lucrative practice in Uganda, boosting company profits. It involves incising pine trees to extract resin from their ducts, primarily in Pinus plantations. However, the longer the tapping period (up to ... -
Assessing tree mortality intensity at two different periods of resin tapping in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-04-21)Resin tapping is an emerging alternative economic activity in Ugandan Pinus plantations despite the fact that they are mainly managed for timber production. During resin extraction at Kikonda forest reserve the outer layers ...