Hawaiian Treefern Harvesting Affects Forest Regeneration and Plant Succession

摘要

The effects of Hawaiian treefern (Hapu'u (Cibotium spp.)) harvesting on forest regeneration and plant succession were studied on 150 acres (60.6 ha) on the island of Hawaii, from 1972 to 1980. Results to date indicate that native species composition in the treefern forest is altered by harvesting activities. Heavy, uncontrolled harvest can result in extensive displacement of native plants by introduced species.