Evaluating Plantation Forest vs. Natural Forest Regeneration for Biodiversity Enhancement in Hong Kong

Global trends predict a continuous increase in the proportion of forest occupied by plantations up to the end of the 21st century, while a dramatic loss of biodiversity is foreseen as a result of anthropogenic exploitation and climate change. This study compares the role and performance of plantatio...

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Main Authors: Janet E. Nichol, Sawaid Abbas
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-05-01
Series:Forests
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1999-4907/12/5/593