Accelerating tropical forest restoration through the selective removal of pioneer species

Authors:
Swinfield, T., R. Afriandi, F. Antoni and R.D. Harrison

Publication Date:
2016

Abstract/Summary:
Active forest management is often prescribed to accelerate natural regeneration, but evidence for the efficacy of interventions is scarce for tropical forests. In this study we examine the hypothesis that the selective removal of abundant pioneers in the understory of recovering selectively logged forests can improve the composition of forest stands and accelerate succession.

Resource Type:
Peer-reviewed Article

Source:
Forest Ecology and Management

Link:
http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0378112716305886