Island Ecosystems

Leveraging the value chain-landscape governance nexus for non-wood forest products and tropical forest restoration

Background

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Restoring Caribbean Dry Forests: Evaluation of Tree Propagation Techniques

BACKGROUND:

Germination of seedlings, survival, and establishment are key components of forest restoration. Solar radiation and soil moisture regulate the seedling establishment in tropical dry forests. Unlike tropical wet forests, the role of light for seed germination in tropical dry forests is understudied. The study emphasizes the need for effective restoration strategies, particularly the propagation techniques for native tree species, as these forests serve critical ecological functions and house unique biodiversity.

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