Tropical secondary forests in Asia: introduction and synthesis

摘要: This paper provides the general objectives of special issue: secondary forests in Asia: their diversity, importance and role future environmental management. It a brief overview renewed attention to tropical sketches history research on this subject. The introduces two analytical tools that are used throughout issue better understand current situation trends typology forest Asia, conceptual framework explains formation dynamics these forests. then outlines some main messages emerge from discussions various papers ends with recommendations for actions needs research.