Forest canopy, a proxi of light intensity, arrests Pinus radiata invasion: basic science to conserve the Coastal Maulino forest, Central Chile.
R. O. Bustamante, P. Gomez, J. San Martin, M. MUrua, E. Goncalves
The study finds that canopy cover reduces Pinus radiata seedling density in Coastal Maulino forest fragments, suggesting canopy preservation is key to conserving native biodiversity.
bioRxiv · Jan 4, 2019Ecology