Persistent fire effect on forest dynamics and species composition of an old-growth tropical forest

Aim of the study: To assess structure, recruitment and mortality rates of tree species over almost three decades, 14 years before and 15 years after a forest fire. Material and methods: All trees ≥ 5 cm in DBH were identified and measured in 12 permanent plots (50 m x 50 m), in 1983, 1987, 1989,...

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Main Authors: Dárlison Fernandes-Carvalho-de Andrade, Ademir-Roberto Ruschel, Gustavo Schwartz, João-Olegário Pereira-de-Carvalho, João-Ricardo Vasconcellos-Gama
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas (CSIC) 2021-09-01
Series:Forest Systems
Online Access:https://revistas.inia.es/index.php/fs/article/view/16791