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Blakesley, David; Hardwick, Kate; Elliott, Stephen

doi:10.1023/a:1021311700220

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“…Due to the importance of fauna on catalyzing regeneration in forest restoration plantings, we suggest that the potential to attract seed-dispersing animals be a key criterion in the selection of tree species for forest restoration projects. Following from this conclusion, we recommend animal-dispersed pioneer trees be used as "framework" species for tropical forest restoration (Blakesley et al, 2002).…”

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“…They are usually based on the assumed functional role of the species in recovering degraded lands, and follow classifications such as: pioneer and non-pioneer species, filling and diversity species (Rodrigues et al, 2009), nurse plants (Padilla and Pugnaire, 2006), and "framework" species (Blakesley et al, 2002). Most of these approaches have focused on the reestablishment of a forest structure that is able to facilitate succession, but the role of such species in enhancing seed arrival remains little studied.…”

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confidence: 99%

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Animal-dispersed pioneer trees enhance the early regeneration in Atlantic Forest restoration plantations

Viani

Vidas

Pardi

et al. 2015

Natureza & Conservação

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n a t u r e z a & c o n s e r v a ç ã o 1 3 (2 0 1 5) 41-46 h t t p : / / w w w . n a t u r e z a e c o n s e r v a c a o . c o m . b r Tropical forest restoration a b s t r a c tPlanting of native trees has been adopted in many tropical regions worldwide as a central forest restoration method, but little is known concerning the role that these planted species play in catalyzing forest regeneration beneath their canopies. We investigated the role of animal-dispersed tree species in catalyzing the regeneration of woody species in the understory of restoration plantings. We assessed both the density and richness of tree seedlings within plots located beneath the canopy of both animal-dispersed and abiotic-dispersed tree species planted in three riparian forest restoration sites with ages of five, six and eight years. The proportion of animal-dispersed tree seedlings increased with plantation age.The richness of animal-dispersed tree seedlings was higher beneath animal-dispersed trees in the eight-year-old planting. The density of animal-dispersed tree seedlings was higher under animal-dispersed trees when sites were analyzed altogether. The top three species in regeneration density beneath the canopy were animal-dispersed trees, and from the top ten, seven were animal-dispersed species. We suggest that animal-dispersed pioneer trees which facilitate natural regeneration and promote a high density and richness of woody species beneath their canopies should be considered as "framework" species for tropical forest restoration.

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confidence: 83%

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Animal-dispersed pioneer trees enhance the early regeneration in Atlantic Forest restoration plantations

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Pardi

et al. 2015

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“…(Malvaceae) and Salix nigra Marshall (Salicaceae) ¸ among others, can be considered as common species. Nevertheless, their use for restoration may accelerate natural regeneration in restoring a multi-layer forest canopy and favor the recovery of nutrient cycles on disturbed sites (Blakesley et al 2002;Elliott et al 2003).…”

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confidence: 99%

“…(Kerby et al 2000). Such species also help prevent fire, improve the vegetation structure, attract seed-dispersing animals and accelerate the ecosystem function and recovery of biodiversity (Forest Restoration Research Unit 2000;Blakesley et al 2002;Goosem and Tucker 2012;Betts 2013;Elliott et al 2013). This way, the Region of Palmito de Verde (RPV) species complying with at least two of these characteristics have been established as "framework" species.…”

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Applying a floristic originality index in tropical forests of south Sinaloa, Mexico

Amador-Cruz¹,

Bordenave²,

Benitez-Pardo³

2019

NBC

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Sinaloa is among the states of Mexico harboring the highest deforestation rates. Reforestation programs have been put up in south Sinaloa with species chosen for their high seedling rates, structural importance or strong restoration value. However, species criteria such as level of endemism as well as rarity appear to be underestimated. Eight sampling sites were randomly selected and a botanical survey was carried out at least every month from 2015 to 2017. In order to rank species over conservation stakes, a Floristic Originality Index method was elaborated using species level of endemism, rarity and conservation status. The floristic inventory enabled the identification of a set of 250 species with the Fabaceae being the most represented family with 51 species. Using the Floristic Originality Index, a subset of 51 species was selected as priority for conservation along with 23 other species all displaying characteristics of “framework” species. Features of reproduction and types of ideal soil conditions for reforestation are presented for each species. The method developed to determine floristic originality has proven a set of most vulnerable and rare species to select “priority” and “framework” tree species able to restore forests structure and biodiversity as well as ecosystem functions. This evaluation is made from a conservation biology point of view and appears to be well adapted for studies at a local scale.

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“…Several methods have been developed for improving planting stock. Blakesley et al [15] developed the framework species method, which uses a restricted set of "nurse" species, to reduce demands on the propagation of native species for forest restoration. These nurse species can quickly establish a protective tree canopy, which can shade the weeds and accelerate the natural establishment of native species [16,17].…”

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Propagation of Native Tree Species to Restore Subtropical Evergreen Broad-Leaved Forests in SW China

Yang

Ranjitkar

et al. 2016

Forests

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Subtropical evergreen broad-leaved forest (EBLF) is a widespread vegetation type throughout East Asia that has suffered extensive deforestation and fragmentation. Selection and successful propagation of native tree species are important for improving ecological restoration of these forests. We carried out a series of experiments to study the propagation requirements of indigenous subtropical tree species in Southwest China. Seeds of 21 tree species collected from the natural forest were materials for the experiment. This paper examines the seed germination and seedling growth performance of these species in a nursery environment. Germination percentages ranged from 41% to 96% and were ě50% for 19 species. The median length of germination time (MLG) ranged from 24 days for Padus wilsonii to 144 days for Ilex polyneura. Fifteen species can reach the transplant size (ě15 cm in height) within 12 months of seed collection. Nursery-grown seedlings for each species were planted in degraded site. Two years after planting, the seedling survival rate was >50% in 18 species and >80% in 12 species. Based on these results, 17 species were recommended as appropriate species for nursery production in forest restoration projects. Our study contributes additional knowledge regarding the propagation techniques for various native subtropical tree species in nurseries for forest restoration.

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Cited by 19 publications

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Animal-dispersed pioneer trees enhance the early regeneration in Atlantic Forest restoration plantations

Animal-dispersed pioneer trees enhance the early regeneration in Atlantic Forest restoration plantations

Applying a floristic originality index in tropical forests of south Sinaloa, Mexico

Propagation of Native Tree Species to Restore Subtropical Evergreen Broad-Leaved Forests in SW China

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