The relationship of structure and regeneration of broad-leaved Korean pine forest on the north slope of Mt. Changbai

Abstract

Studies were carried out on the spatial pattems of dominant species and gaps, and the influence of which on the regeneration in the broad-leaved Korean pine forest on the north slope of Mt. Changbai. The result showed that many deciduous tree species have high growth rates and become more competitive due to the more mild and humid climate at Mt. Changbai. No obvious aggregated distribution pattern was showed. In this forest small gaps are most frequent, with even distribution, which may be beneficial to survival and growth ofPinus koraiensis saplings.

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