Effects of density and structure on production in the communal forests of the Mexican Sierra Madre Occidental

• Published in: Southern forests Vol. 81; no. 1; pp. 1 - 10
• Main Authors: Corral-Rivas, José J, González-Elizondo, María Socorro, Lujan-Soto, José E, Gadow, Klaus von
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Menlo Park Taylor & Francis 02.01.2019; NISC (Pty) Ltd; Taylor & Francis Ltd
• Subjects: Community structure; Density; Dominant species; Durango; Field plots; Forest ecosystems; Forest observational study; Forests; Growth rate; Local communities; Observational studies; Pine trees; Preservation; Species richness; Terrestrial ecosystems

The Sierra Madre Occidental in the Mexican State of Durango, is home to about 5 million ha of species-rich forest ecosystems. Local communities depend on these forests for their livelihood. The preservation of the species richness and productivity of this unique resource requires improved understand...