Efecto del manejo sobre la diversidad de árboles en vegetación secundaria en la Reserva de la Biosfera de Calakmul, Campeche, México

A study on the Ancient Maya City and Protected Tropical Forests of Calakmul, Campeche, reveals that long-term forest management practices, such as thinning, harvesting, and species enrichment, significantly influence tree diversity and structure in secondary vegetation derived from dry tropical forests. The research found that while species composition remained similar between managed and unmanaged secondary vegetation, differences emerged when comparing these to primary dry tropical forests (BTS). Notably, apicultural management (VSMA) led to the lowest species diversity but the highest tree density, whereas conventional forest management (VSMF) resulted in lower densities. Primary BTS exhibited the highest basal area, underscoring its structural dominance. The findings highlight the need for continuous monitoring of managed areas to assess both adverse and beneficial impacts on floristic diversity and long-term conservation outcomes.

Báez-Vargas, A. M., & Esparza, L. G. (2016). Efecto del manejo sobre la diversidad de árboles en vegetación secundaria en la Reserva de la Biosfera de Calakmul, Campeche, México. Revista de Biología Tropical, 65(1), 41. https://doi.org/10.15517/rbt.v65i1.20806