Regeneration and development in beech-dwarf bamboo forest in Japan

Peters, Rob; Nakashizuka, Tohru; Ohkubo, Tadayasu

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“…Many studies reported the disturbance of regeneration of tree species by ungulate browsing around the world (Wilson 1969, Gill 1992, Waller and Alverson 1997, Potvin et al 2003, Rooney and Waller 2003, Senn and Suter 2003, Weisberg and Bugmann 2003, Cote et al 2004, Tsujino and Yumoto 2004, Pepin et al 2006, Takatsuki 2009, Hidding et al 2012, Nagaike et al 2014Cutini et al 2015, Swiss Federal Institute for Forest 2015; a few studies were carried out on the dynamics and the other ecological issues of roe deer in Korea (Kim and Kim 2001, Kim 2006, Kim and Hong 2006, Kim et al 2007a, Jeon and Kim 2011, Jo et al 2012, 2013, Kang 2013. In addition, studies on the dynamics of forest stands indicated that competition with other species of understory vegetation such as dwarf bamboo (genus Sasa) can interrupt the establishment of the seedlings of the natural tree species at forest stands of the world (Nakashizuka 1988, Peters et al 1992, Abe et al 2001, Taylor et al 2004, 2006, Doležal et al 2009, Song et al 2014.…”

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Disturbance in seedling development of Korean fir (Abies koreana Wilson) tree species on higher altitude forests of Mt. Hallasan National Park, the central part of Jeju Island, Korea

Kim¹,

Lee²,

Choi³

et al. 2017

j ecology environ

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Background: Natural regeneration of seedlings as well as saplings of Korean fir has been significantly impacted by the browsing from the early stages of their development, potentially, by roe deer for the last two to three decades at the study site since late 1980s. This study was carried out to investigate current status of the disturbance in the seedling development of Korean fir (Abies koreana) on Mt. Hallasan, Jeju Island, Korea.Methods: Field survey was carried out during June and August in 2016 to measure the characteristics of study site and understory vegetation by applying systematic sampling to 125 plots of 5 m × 5 m quadrat located on eastern slope of the mountain. Correlation and regression analyses were applied to the variables quantified from the data sets using the SAS software.Results: No saplings with their diameters at breast heights smaller than 5.0 cm were found at the study site indicating the serious disturbance in the natural regeneration of Korean fir at the study site. No seedlings with their heights taller than 36.0 cm were found at the study site indicating even more serious disturbance during earlier stage of the natural regeneration of Korean fir at the study site. A total of 616 individuals of the seedlings of Korean fir were found at 54 out of 125 sampling plots. One hundred thirty-eight seedlings (22.4%) out of 616 individual seedlings have the vestiges for being grazed, potentially, by roe deer. Conclusions: Due considerations should be given to the effects of browsing of the seedlings by roe deer to promote the natural regeneration of Korean fir, ultimately to restore Korean fir. It is needed for the managers of the forest to install fences around the forest area. Exclosure experiments as well as enclosure experiments of different densities of browsing should be carried out. In addition, treatment with different densities of Jeju dwarf bamboo should also be included in the experiment on Mt. Hallasan National Park, Jeju Island, Korea.

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Disturbance in seedling development of Korean fir (Abies koreana Wilson) tree species on higher altitude forests of Mt. Hallasan National Park, the central part of Jeju Island, Korea

Kim¹,

Lee²,

Choi³

et al. 2017

j ecology environ

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“…Dense cover of dwarf bamboo decreases the light availability on the ground (Makita, 1992;Wada, 1993;Gratzer et al, 1999). In forest with dense Sasa, the episodic and simultaneous death of Sasa is one of the main factors of regeneration success for many tree species (Nakashizuka, 1988;Peters et al, 1992;Abe et al, 2001).…”

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Indirect negative influence of dwarf bamboo on survival of Quercus acorn by hoarding behavior of wood mice

Iida

2004

Forest Ecology and Management

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“…The interaction of bamboo understory with tree regeneration is a well-studied example of how a single dominant understory species may impact the structure and dynamics of temperate forests: Many bamboo species are clonal and have synchronized flowering, fruiting, and die-back at intervals, which are often several decades (Janzen 1976), leading to pulses of resource availability for tree regeneration, which is often impeded by a dense bamboo understory (Veblen et al 1977;Peters et al 1992;Taylor et al 1995;Nakashizuka 1987Nakashizuka , 1988Takahashi 1997;Taylor et al 1995).…”

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The influence of the bamboo Yushania microphylla on regeneration of Abies densa in central Bhutan

Gratzer¹,

S.B²,

Glatzel³

1999

Can. J. For. Res.

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To assess the impact of a dense understory of the bamboo Yushania microphylla Munro on tree regeneration in monospecific Abies densa Griff. stands of the central Bhutan Himalayas, the age-class distribution of fir regeneration, the microsite preferences, and height growth as well as the relationship between height of the bamboo, gap fraction, and tree seedling density were studied. Seedling densities were much lower on sites with bamboo. Recruitment was more or less continuous, and there was no indication of overall synchronized single-cohort regeneration in bamboo plots. On sites with bamboo understory, the light regime at the forest floor is strongly influenced by the height of the bamboo. A large portion of the variance of tree seedling density could be explained by the height of the bamboo. The mortality of fir seedlings is considerably reduced at elevated microsites. Fir establishment on the forest floor is restricted to sites where bamboo density is low and light levels are higher. On sites with dense, unbrowsed bamboo, light levels are too low for long-term survival of fir seedlings, resulting in a lack of suppressed regeneration with minimal height growth. Because of the absence of this fraction, the average height increment of fir seedlings is higher on sites with bamboo.Résumé : Dans le but d'évaluer l'impact d'un sous-étage dense du bambou Yushania microphylla Munro sur la régénération des arbres, dans les peuplements monospécifiques d'Abies densa Griff. de l'Himalaya du Bhûtân central, les auteurs ont examiné la distribution des classes d'âge de la régénération en sapin, les microsites préférés et la croissance en hauteur, ainsi que la relation entre la hauteur du bambou, la proportion d'ouvertures et la densité des semis d'arbres. La densité des semis était beaucoup plus faible dans les sites avec bambou. Le recrutement, lui, était plus ou moins continu et il n'y avait pas d'indication d'une régénération synchronisée sous forme d'une cohorte unique dans les parcelles de bambou. Dans les sites avec sous-étage de bambou, le régime de lumière sur le parterre de la forêt est fortement influencé par la hauteur du bambou. Une grande proportion de la variance de la densité des semis des arbres peut être expliquée par la hauteur du bambou. La mortalité des semis de sapin est réduite considérablement sur les microsites surélevés. L'établissement du sapin sur le parterre de la forêt est limité aux sites où la densité du bambou est faible et les niveaux de lumière élevés. Sur les sites avec une couverture dense et non broutée du bambou, la lumière est trop faible pour permettre une survie à long terme des semis du sapin et aboutit au manque d'une régénération supprimée dotée d'une croissance en hauteur minimale. En l'absence de cette composante, l'accroissement moyen en hauteur des semis de sapin est plus élevé sur les sites avec le bambou.[Traduit par la Rédaction] Gratzer et al. 1527

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Regeneration and development in beech-dwarf bamboo forest in Japan

Cited by 46 publications

References 20 publications

Disturbance in seedling development of Korean fir (Abies koreana Wilson) tree species on higher altitude forests of Mt. Hallasan National Park, the central part of Jeju Island, Korea

Disturbance in seedling development of Korean fir (Abies koreana Wilson) tree species on higher altitude forests of Mt. Hallasan National Park, the central part of Jeju Island, Korea

Indirect negative influence of dwarf bamboo on survival of Quercus acorn by hoarding behavior of wood mice

The influence of the bamboo Yushania microphylla on regeneration of Abies densa in central Bhutan

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