The role of animal seed dispersal in accelerating native forest regeneration on degraded tropical lands.

J.M. Wunderle Jr.

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The role of animal seed dispersal in accelerating native forest regeneration on degraded tropical lands.

Informally Refereed

Authors:

J.M. Wunderle Jr.

Year:

1997

Type:

Miscellaneous Publication

Station:

International Institute of Tropical Forestry

Source:

Forest Ecology and Management. :99(1-2):223-235

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Abstract

this paper reviews the characteristicas of animal seed dispersal. relevant to tropical forest restoration efforts and discusses their managment implication. In many tropical regions seed dispersal by animals is the predominant form of dissemination of propagules and has a potential to facilitate recolonization of native vegetation on degraded sites.

Keywords

Animal seed dispersal, forest restoration, plantation, seed dispersal, wildlife

Citation

Wunderle Jr., J.M. 1997. The role of animal seed dispersal in accelerating native forest regeneration on degraded tropical lands. Forest Ecology and Management. :99(1-2):223-235