Can Pinus plantations facilitate reintroduction of endangered cloud forest species

摘要: Coniferous plantations have been widely used by reforestation programs seeking to mitigate the effects of deforestation in mountainous areas different parts world. However, some studies show that pine can simulate natural mechanisms succession, thereby facilitating incorporation other native species mid- and late-successional stages. Existing could function as a substitute habitat facilitate establishment endangered cloud forest species. To test this hypothesis, we planted two from family Juglandaceae (Juglans pyriformis Oreomunnea mexicana) under twelve-year-old canopy Pinus patula compared them individuals open (control) sites recorded their survival growth. The results J. O. mexicana was significantly higher below P. than site. growth rates varied among sites. Although may favor seedlings, they cannot ensure plants without additional management.