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Diversity depends on scale in the forests of the Central Highlands of Vietnam
Journal of Asia-Pacific Biodiversity, Vol.10(4), pp.472-488
01/12/2017
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Abstract
Tropical forests are among the most diverse and threatened ecosystems. The montane forests in the Central Highlands of Vietnam have outstanding biodiversity and unique species, yet we know little about them. This study characterised the natural forest in Dam Rong, Ha Nung and Yok Don. We identified six discrete communities and their indicator species. The Highland Floodplain forest had tree species richness of up to 22 species/400 m2 and 70 species/ha. The lowland forests of Yok Don had three distinct communities, despite having the lowest mean species richness (5 species/400 m2), highlighting that biodiversity should be assessed at multiple scales. This study illustrates the high species richness of the forests of Vietnam, and provides an important record of tree species (including rare and threatened species). Our community determinations can be used in future conservation management planning.
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- Title
- Diversity depends on scale in the forests of the Central Highlands of Vietnam
- Creators
- Ha Thi Thanh Do - Southern Cross UniversityJohn C Grant - Southern Cross UniversityBon Ngoc Trinh - Vietnam Academy of Forest SciencesHeidi C Zimmer - Southern Cross UniversityJ. Doland Nichols - Southern Cross University
- Publication Details
- Journal of Asia-Pacific Biodiversity, Vol.10(4), pp.472-488
- Publisher
- Elsevier B.V
- Identifiers
- 991012894200102368
- Copyright
- Tropical forests are among the most diverse and threatened ecosystems. The montane forests in the Central Highlands of Vietnam have outstanding biodiversity and unique species, yet we know little about them. This study characterised the natural forest in Dam Rong, Ha Nung and Yok Don. We identified six discrete communities and their indicator species. The Highland Floodplain forest had tree species richness of up to 22 species/400 m2 and 70 species/ha. The lowland forests of Yok Don had three distinct communities, despite having the lowest mean species richness (5 species/400 m2), highlighting that biodiversity should be assessed at multiple scales. This study illustrates the high species richness of the forests of Vietnam, and provides an important record of tree species (including rare and threatened species). Our community determinations can be used in future conservation management planning.
- Academic Unit
- National Centre for Flood Research; School of Environment, Science and Engineering; Faculty of Science and Engineering; Forest Research Centre; Science; Southern Cross University
- Language
- English
- Resource Type
- Journal article