Ecological suitability and tree seedling survival in the Bolivian altiplano

Tree seedling survival rates are low in the dry, harsh climate of the Bolivian altiplano. We tested two species, Polylepsis tarapacana and Cupressus macrocarpa, using four microcatchment planting methods and a control to determine if species survival could be improved. The control improved surface...

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Main Authors: Matthew E. Cohen, James Pickens, Jesús Cárdenas Castillo, Blair Orr
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Asociación Argentina de Ecología 2005-12-01
Series:Ecología Austral
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Online Access:https://ojs.ecologiaaustral.com.ar/index.php/Ecologia_Austral/article/view/1467