Taking stock of selective logging in the Andaman Islands, India: recent & legacy effects of timber extraction, assisted natural regeneration and a revamped working plan
A. Surendra, V. Sridhar, A. M. Osuri, J. Ratnam
This study evaluates the effects of different logging practices and policy changes on forest recovery in the Andaman Islands, finding that post-2005 logging has similar large-tree density to 1990s logging but reduced diversity, suggesting the need for adjusted management practices.
bioRxiv · Jun 23, 2024 · PreprintEcology