Title
Tree and liana enumeration and diversity on a one-hectare plot in Papua New Guinea
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
1997
Volume Number
29
Source Publication
Biotropica
Abstract
Enumeration of a one hectare plot at 900 m a.s.l. in Papua New Guinea revealed 693 individuals of 228 tree and liana species ≥ 10 cm DBH. A 0.1 hectare subplot contained 302 individuals of 106 species 2.5 ≤ DBH < 10 cm. Lauraceae, Moraceae, and Myristicaceae were the most important families in both size classes. This site is very diverse compared with other tropical forests, and like other species-rich sites worldwide, it has high aseasonal rainfall and high rates of natural disturbance.
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