“…This relationship between slope and forest structure is consistent with previous studies in Panama, and suggests that factors influenced by slope-including soil texture, regions of nutrient accumulation, or soil drainage-may also be important in controlling forest properties (Condit, Engelbrecht, Pino, Perez, & Turner, 2013;John et al, 2007;Mascaro et al, 2011). It should be noted, however, that at greater slopes than observed in our study area, we might expect reduced canopy heights due to increased mortality from mudslides and treefall (Ren, Leslie, & Duan, 2012).…”