Gebrehiwot, K., Muys, B., Haile, M., & Mitloehner, R. (2002). Boswellia papyrifera (del.) hochst: A tropical key species in northern ethiopia.
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Abstract
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Boswellia papyrifera (Del.) Hochst is a dryland tree species native to Ethiopia and widely known for its frankincense production. Besides, it has also other numerous environmental, socio-economic, traditional and industrial benefits. However, the population of the species is declining at an alarming rate due to extensive human encroachment. This paper presents the importance of the species, techniques of tapping, harvesting and grading of its frankincense in Ethiopia. Moreover, the current population status of the species, its regeneration pattern and rehabilitation efforts in Tigray (northern Ethiopia) are also analyzed. Results of natural regeneration studies on closed and open areas in Tigray revealed that there is significant (p
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