A preliminary vegetation study of Fagus forests in central China : species composition, structure and ecotypes
A preliminary vegetation study of Fagus forests in central China : species composition, structure and ecotypes
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2003-12
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Wangcai Wang;Kazue Fujiwar
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Wangcai Wang;Kazue Fujiwar
Beech ( Fagus ) forests were surveyed from eastern to western central China by phytosociological methods ( Braun-Blanquet 1964 ) and were summarized into four communities. The main environmental factors affecting vegetation establishment were analyzed. Physiognomically, Fagus forests in central China can be classified into two types. Type 1 involves semi-evergreen forests of evergreen and deciduous broad-leaved trees. This type occurs at high altitude ( 1,140 ― 1,980 m ) in mountains with clouds and mist ; the climate is warm and moist. Low temperature and freezing damage are the main limiting factors. Type 2 is deciduous broad-leaved forests. These occur in low mountains ( 900 ― 1,040 m ) in coastal areas. Typhoons and rainstorms are the main limiting factors. Type 2 is similar to the Sapio japonici-Fagetum crenatae in southern Japan. Province. Acta Phytoecologia et Geobotanica Sinica 9 ( 3 ) : 183 ― 191. ( in Chinese with English