Do early‐successional weeds facilitate or compete with seedlings in forest restoration? Disentangling abiotic versus biotic factors

Abstract Semi‐arid forests need cost‐effective restoration strategies to address their severe degradation. Tree shelters are often used to minimize abiotic and biotic stress during seedling establishment. We asked if early‐successional weeds act as a natural shelter by facilitating native seedlings,...

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Main Authors: Mylen Arias, Rupesh Kariyat, Kimberly Wahl, Stephany Mendez, Jesus Chavana, Bradley Christoffersen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2021-07-01
Series:Ecological Solutions and Evidence
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1002/2688-8319.12095