Composition, structure and diversity of cove forest stands in the Great Smoky Mountains: a patch dynamics perspective
Busing RT. 1998. Composition, structure and diversity of cove forest stands in the Great Smoky Mountains: a patch dynamics perspective. Journal of Vegetation Science. 9:881-890
This report examines tree species composition, species diversity, and structure of seven old-growth forest stands in mountain coves of Great Smoky Mountain National Park. Species variations are based on estimates of tree biomass, tree basal area and stem density. Spatial structure of stands is determined by patchiness, population structure, species diversity, and stand dynamics.
- Type
- Journal Article
- Authors
- Busing, Richard
- Units
- GRSM
- Keywords
- APHN, Appalachian Highlands Network, Basal area, Biodiversity, Biomass, Forest Structure, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, GRSM, GRSM-00003, Old-Growth Forest, Plant Studies, SER, Southeast Region, Species Composition