A secondary forest (or second-growth forest) is a forest or woodland area which has regenerated through largely natural processes after human-caused disturbances, such as timber harvest or …

Apr 25, 2017 · Secondary forests have a simple stratification, and the species and type of plants found varies with the age of the forest. Most of the species are common ones which can …

working definition for secondary forests, and develop a secondary forest typology based on the underlying disturbances or land use practices that create conditions for the appearance of …

Apr 20, 2023 · Also known as second-growth forests, secondary forests are forests regenerated from disturbances of mainly anthropic causes, but natural causes are a factor. They host a …

What do we mean by ‘secondary forest” and how do we manage complex mosaic forest landscapes? What do we know about the extent of secondary forest regeneration and to what …

Jul 14, 2013 · Simply put, a primary forest is an untouched forest, most often within the context of logging activities, which should have never taken place in that forest area, whereas a …

This paper reviews existing definitions, or perceptions, of secondary forests and examines the three main points of contention: nature (human or natural) of disturbance, intensity of …

Natural forest includes all naturally growing forests in tropical, temperate, and boreal regions. Secondary forests include local indigenous forests that are naturally regenerating, or forests …

Jan 1, 2001 · Secondary forests, which represent approximately 90 per cent of the tropical forests in West Africa, are natural vegetation, which are recovering mainly through natural processes, …

Secondary forests often provide important wildlife habitat, although they may differ significantly from primary forests in terms of vegetation structure and species composition. Some species …