International Institute of Tropical Forestry

Title: The role of animal seed dispersal in accelerating native forest regeneration on degraded tropical lands.

Author: Wunderle Jr., J.M.

Date: 1997

Source: Forest Ecology and Management. :99(1-2):223-235

Description: this paper reviews the characteristicas of animal seed dispersal. relevant to tropical forest restoration efforts and discusses their managment implication. In many tropical regions seed dispersal by animals is the predominant form of dissemination of propagules and has a potential to facilitate recolonization of native vegetation on degraded sites.

Keywords: Animal seed dispersal; forest restoration; plantation; seed dispersal; wildlife

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Wunderle Jr., J.M.   1997.  The role of animal seed dispersal in accelerating native forest regeneration on degraded tropical lands. .   Forest Ecology and Management. :99(1-2):223-235.