Spatial distribution of Bertholletia excelsa in selectively logged forests of the Peruvian Amazon

To date, the spatial distribution pattern and density of Brazil nut trees in logged forest stands is unclear across the Amazon basin. We asked the following questions: (1) What are the densities and spatial distributions of Brazil nut juveniles (10 ≤ dbh < 40 cm) and adults (≥ 40 cm dbh) in three se...

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Main Authors: Rockwell, Cara A., Guariguata, Manuel R., Menton, M., Arroyo Quispe, E., Quaedvlieg, J., Warren-Thomas, E., Fernández Silva, H., Jurado Rojas, E.E., Kohagura Arrunátegui, J.A.H., Meza Vega, L.A., Quenta Hancco, R., Revilla Vera, O., Valera Tito, J.F., Villarroel Panduro, B.T., Yucra Salas, J.J.
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Published: Cambridge University Press 2017
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Online Access:https://hdl.handle.net/10568/95503
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author Rockwell, Cara A.
Guariguata, Manuel R.
Menton, M.
Arroyo Quispe, E.
Quaedvlieg, J.
Warren-Thomas, E.
Fernández Silva, H.
Jurado Rojas, E.E.
Kohagura Arrunátegui, J.A.H.
Meza Vega, L.A.
Quenta Hancco, R.
Revilla Vera, O.
Valera Tito, J.F.
Villarroel Panduro, B.T.
Yucra Salas, J.J.
author_browse Arroyo Quispe, E.
Fernández Silva, H.
Guariguata, Manuel R.
Jurado Rojas, E.E.
Kohagura Arrunátegui, J.A.H.
Menton, M.
Meza Vega, L.A.
Quaedvlieg, J.
Quenta Hancco, R.
Revilla Vera, O.
Rockwell, Cara A.
Valera Tito, J.F.
Villarroel Panduro, B.T.
Warren-Thomas, E.
Yucra Salas, J.J.
author_facet Rockwell, Cara A.
Guariguata, Manuel R.
Menton, M.
Arroyo Quispe, E.
Quaedvlieg, J.
Warren-Thomas, E.
Fernández Silva, H.
Jurado Rojas, E.E.
Kohagura Arrunátegui, J.A.H.
Meza Vega, L.A.
Quenta Hancco, R.
Revilla Vera, O.
Valera Tito, J.F.
Villarroel Panduro, B.T.
Yucra Salas, J.J.
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description To date, the spatial distribution pattern and density of Brazil nut trees in logged forest stands is unclear across the Amazon basin. We asked the following questions: (1) What are the densities and spatial distributions of Brazil nut juveniles (10 ≤ dbh < 40 cm) and adults (≥ 40 cm dbh) in three selectively logged Brazil nut concessions (1413 ha sampled) in Madre de Dios, Peru; (2) What is the spatial relationship between adults and juveniles (10 ≤ dbh < 30 cm); and (3) What is the spatial relationship between juveniles (10 ≤ dbh <30 cm) and cut stumps (≥ 10 y)? Spatial analyses were conducted using statistics derived from Ripley's K function. Juveniles were aggregated in all three concessions. Results for adult populations rejected the null hypothesis of a random distribution among trees ≥ 40 cm dbh. We did not find an attraction between juveniles and cut-stump locations, nor between adults and juveniles. The strong peaks of aggregation for juveniles and adult Brazil nuts in this study occurred at long distances (300–900 m), suggesting multiple tree canopy gaps as drivers of spatial distribution patterns, either via natural or anthropogenic sources. Our data contribute to a more thorough understanding of Brazil nut population structure in disturbed forests in south-western Amazonia.
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spelling CGSpace955032025-06-17T08:23:24Z Spatial distribution of Bertholletia excelsa in selectively logged forests of the Peruvian Amazon Rockwell, Cara A. Guariguata, Manuel R. Menton, M. Arroyo Quispe, E. Quaedvlieg, J. Warren-Thomas, E. Fernández Silva, H. Jurado Rojas, E.E. Kohagura Arrunátegui, J.A.H. Meza Vega, L.A. Quenta Hancco, R. Revilla Vera, O. Valera Tito, J.F. Villarroel Panduro, B.T. Yucra Salas, J.J. forests trees brazil nuts spatial distribution multiple use forestry To date, the spatial distribution pattern and density of Brazil nut trees in logged forest stands is unclear across the Amazon basin. We asked the following questions: (1) What are the densities and spatial distributions of Brazil nut juveniles (10 ≤ dbh < 40 cm) and adults (≥ 40 cm dbh) in three selectively logged Brazil nut concessions (1413 ha sampled) in Madre de Dios, Peru; (2) What is the spatial relationship between adults and juveniles (10 ≤ dbh < 30 cm); and (3) What is the spatial relationship between juveniles (10 ≤ dbh <30 cm) and cut stumps (≥ 10 y)? Spatial analyses were conducted using statistics derived from Ripley's K function. Juveniles were aggregated in all three concessions. Results for adult populations rejected the null hypothesis of a random distribution among trees ≥ 40 cm dbh. We did not find an attraction between juveniles and cut-stump locations, nor between adults and juveniles. The strong peaks of aggregation for juveniles and adult Brazil nuts in this study occurred at long distances (300–900 m), suggesting multiple tree canopy gaps as drivers of spatial distribution patterns, either via natural or anthropogenic sources. Our data contribute to a more thorough understanding of Brazil nut population structure in disturbed forests in south-western Amazonia. 2017-03 2018-07-03T11:03:06Z 2018-07-03T11:03:06Z Journal Article https://hdl.handle.net/10568/95503 en Limited Access Cambridge University Press Rockwell, Cara A., Guariguata, M.R., Menton, M., Arroyo Quispe, E., Quaedvlieg, J., Warren-Thomas, E., Fernandez Silva, H., Jurado Rojas, E.E., Kohagura Arrunátegui, J.A.H., Meza Vega, L.A., Quenta Hancco, R., Revilla Vera, O., Valera Tito, J.F., Villarroel Panduro, B.T., Yucra Salas, J.J.. 2017. Spatial distribution of Bertholletia excelsa in selectively logged forests of the Peruvian Amazon Journal of Tropical Ecology, 33 (2) : 114-127. https://doi.org/10.1017/S0266467416000614
spellingShingle forests
trees
brazil nuts
spatial distribution
multiple use forestry
Rockwell, Cara A.
Guariguata, Manuel R.
Menton, M.
Arroyo Quispe, E.
Quaedvlieg, J.
Warren-Thomas, E.
Fernández Silva, H.
Jurado Rojas, E.E.
Kohagura Arrunátegui, J.A.H.
Meza Vega, L.A.
Quenta Hancco, R.
Revilla Vera, O.
Valera Tito, J.F.
Villarroel Panduro, B.T.
Yucra Salas, J.J.
Spatial distribution of Bertholletia excelsa in selectively logged forests of the Peruvian Amazon
title Spatial distribution of Bertholletia excelsa in selectively logged forests of the Peruvian Amazon
title_full Spatial distribution of Bertholletia excelsa in selectively logged forests of the Peruvian Amazon
title_fullStr Spatial distribution of Bertholletia excelsa in selectively logged forests of the Peruvian Amazon
title_full_unstemmed Spatial distribution of Bertholletia excelsa in selectively logged forests of the Peruvian Amazon
title_short Spatial distribution of Bertholletia excelsa in selectively logged forests of the Peruvian Amazon
title_sort spatial distribution of bertholletia excelsa in selectively logged forests of the peruvian amazon
topic forests
trees
brazil nuts
spatial distribution
multiple use forestry
url https://hdl.handle.net/10568/95503
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