Secondary forest dynamics in the Amazon floodplain in Peru

Altered resource availability and the population dynamics of tree species in Amazonian secondary forests

“…With the growing interest in the mitigation of anthropogenic disturbance and changes in global C dynamics, research on processes and factors constraining tropical forest regrowth is flourishing (Vester and Cleef 1998;Coomes et al 2000;Johnson et al 2000;Moran et al 2000;de Jong et al 2001;Guariguata and Ostertag 2001;Capers et al 2005;Vasconcelos 2006). While our results suggest the population growth rates of secondary forest tree species are resilient to altered precipitation regimes or land-use-induced nutrient limitation, the complex mechanisms underlying this response clearly indicate a need for work in other systems and with a broad diversity of species.…”

“…''Secondary'' or ''regenerating'' forests account for more than 40% of tropical forest worldwide (Brown and Lugo 1990) and play a critical role in regional C dynamics, the maintenance of biodiversity, and income generation (Chazdon and Coe 1999;Hughes et al 1999;Aide et al 2000;de Jong et al 2001;Smith et al 2003;Gavin 2004;Olschewski and Benitez 2005). There are many models of succession that attempt to explain how secondary forest composition and structure change over time (Clements 1916;Yarranton and Morrison 1974;Pickett 1976;Noble and Slatyer 1980).…”

Protection vs. commercial management: Spatial and temporal analysis of land cover changes in the tropical forests of Central India

“…With considerable research advances in recent years, many socioeconomic, demographic, and biotic factors have been identified promoting forest regeneration (de Jong et al, 2001;Perz and Skole, 2003). In the Indian subcontinent in particular, the expansion of forest plantations (in itself a result of earlier forest scarcity stimulating demand for forest products) have led to reforestation (Salam et al, 2000;Lamb and Gilmour, 2003).…”

Forest products, livelihoods and conservation: case studies of non-timber forest product systems. volume 3 - Latin America

“…Income is usually low, coming from sales of agricultural and forest products, or in kind for household consumption. Household income varies greatly, but is generally about US$200 per month de Jong et al 2001). This level of income is higher than the national average for Peru, but it conceals great variability.…”