Chin J Plan Ecolo ›› 1983, Vol. 7 ›› Issue (3): 204-214.

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The Structure and Dynamics of Cyclobalanopsis stewardiana Forest of the Fanjingshan Mountain

Yang Long   

  • Published:1983-03-10
  • Contact: Chen Guoliang

Abstract: Cyclobalanopsis stewardiana forest distribute mainly at the top of Huixianping, Jiandaoxia and Sanwangdian-Niuwuihe of Fanjingshan. It is a characteristic vegetational type of Guizhou Province.Analysis of the structure and dynamics of evergreen Cyclobalanopsis stewardiana forest at high altitudes indicates that they are in a steady-state condition with relatively stable species-composition and structure. The dominance of Cyclobalanopsis stewardiana has been maintained by its vigerous regeneration which consists of a large number of seedlings and root suckers. The Cyclobalanopsis stewardiana forest can be considered the ’Climax’ of the higher altitudinal zones of this region.