VARIATIONS IN OLD-GROWTH STRUCTURE AND DEFINITIONS: FOREST DYNAMICS ON WACHUSETT MOUNTAIN, MASSACHUSETTS.

Authors :: Orwig, David A.
Cogbill, Charles V.
Foster, David R.
O'Keefe, John F.
Source :: Ecological Applications; Apr2001, Vol. 11 Issue 2, p437-452, 16p
Publication Year :: 2001
Abstract: The article discusses the study on the old-growth structure of the forest dynamics on Wachusett Mountain in Massachusetts. It states that the forest were composed of mixture of Quercus rubra and northern hardwood species. It notes that the species abundances and recruitment dynamics exhibit variable spatial and temporal patterns across sites that differs in part and exposure. It mentions that the gnarled trees gave the forest resistance against severe winds from hurricanes.

Subjects :: FOREST dynamics
HARDWOODS
PLANT species diversity
SPECIES distribution

Language :: English
ISSN :: 10510761
Volume :: 11
Issue :: 2
Database :: Supplemental Index
Journal :: Ecological Applications
Publication Type :: Academic Journal
Accession number :: 112065232
Full Text :: https://doi.org/10.1890/1051-0761(2001)011[0437:VIOGSA]2.0.CO;2

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