Journal of Ecology · 1988 · 828 citations · 6 references
AgricultureEcologyPasture ManagementForest ManagementPasture EcologyTerrestrial EcologyForest SuccessionGrazing EcologyPasture RegenerationPasture SuccessionSuccession After DisturbanceSuccession EcologyBiomass Accumulation RatesForest Succession After DisturbanceForest Succession DynamicsPasture Successional DynamicsPost-grazing SuccessionUnderstory Species RichnessVegetation Composition AnalysisVegetation Composition Change
About 200 y may be required to attain the biomass of mature forest for moderate-use pastue sites. Light-use sites might reach forest stature more quickly (100 y) if they are not plagued with heavy vine loads. Possible that some heavy-use sites might require 500 y or more to develop into forest again.
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Succession and Nutrient Dynamics Following Forest Cutting and Burning in Amazonia
Christopher Uhl, Carl F. Jordan · Ecology · 1984 · 371 citations
Life Sciences, Botany, Ecology +17