Authors:
Ostertag, R., S. Cordell, J. Michaud, T.C. Cole, J.R. Schulten, K.M. Publico and J.H. Enoka
Publication Date:
2009
Abstract/Summary:
A removal experiment was used to examine the restoration potential of a lowland wet forest in Hawaii, a remnant forest type that has been heavily invaded by non-native species and in which there is very little native species regeneration. Our results are consistent with the expectation that native species are conservative in regards to resource use and may not strongly respond to canopy removal, at least at the adult stage. Management strategies will have to incorporate the slow growth rate of Hawaiian species and the fact that weeding may be required to suppress expansion and nutrient inputs of introduced species.
Resource Type:
Peer-reviewed Article
Source:
Ecosystems
Link:
http://hilo.hawaii.edu/uhh/faculty/ostertag/documents/Ostertagetal.2009EcosystemsKMR.pdf