Dynamics ofBetula ermanni population in subalpine vegetation in Changbai Mountain, Northeast China

Abstract

Betula ermanni population was divided into three groups: the upper population (2 000–2 200 m), the middle population (1 700–2 000 m), and the down population (1 400–1 700 m) in Changbai Mountain. The dynamics ofBetula ermanni populations in subalpine vegetation are studied and the population life table, fecundity schedule, survival curves, age structure, and fecundity curves were established. The results showed that the, middle population is obviously, the transition from the upper population to the down population.

Keywords

Dynamics / Betula ermanni / Subalpine vegetation / vegetation boundary / Ecotone / Changbai Mountains / Life table / Age structure / Fecundity schedule

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