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