Tree regeneration in the threatened forest of Robinson Crusoe Island, Chile: The role of small-scale disturbances on microsite conditions and invasive species.

Highlights: [•] After small-scale disturbances, invasive species threaten the regeneration of endemic tree species on Robinson Crusoe Island. [•] The best conditions for the regeneration of endemic tree species was in gap borders. [•] With up to 10% invasive species cover, endemic tree species regeneration was still successful. [•] Endemic tree regeneration was facilitated by native ferns. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]