Avian seed dispersal and seedling distribution of the endangered tree species, Taxus chinensis, in patchy habitats

摘要: Background: There is limited understanding about bird dispersal behaviour and seedling distribution of endangered tree species in patchy environments, although these processes are important for plant persistence.Aims: We tested how patch features affected seed dispersal, thus the Chinese yew (Taxus chinensis).Methods: In present study, we combined field data GIS-based information to elucidate influence spatial habitat patches on behaviour, resulting effects two habitats.Results: Our results showed that only source could attract eight at sites. Post-foraging movements dispersers was strongly related both topography relative locations patches. Yew seedlings aggregated bamboo recruitment...