Consequences of Shifts in Abundance and Distribution of American Chestnut for Restoration of a Foundation Forest Tree
Restoration of foundation species, such as the American chestnut (Castanea dentata) that was devastated by an introduced fungus, can restore ecosystem function. Understanding both the current distribution as well as biogeographic patterns is important for restoration planning. We used United States...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2015-12-01
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| Series: | Forests |
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| Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/1999-4907/7/1/4 |