Canopy Gap Structure as an Indicator of Intact, Old-Growth Temperate Rainforests in the Valdivian Ecoregion

Forest degradation continues to increase globally, threatening biodiversity and the survival of species. In this context, identifying intact, old-growth forest stands is both urgent and vital to ensure their existence and multiple contributions to society. Despite the global ecological importance of...

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Main Authors: Álvaro G. Gutiérrez, Roberto O. Chávez, Ignacio Díaz-Hormazábal
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-08-01
Series:Forests
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1999-4907/12/9/1183