Regeneration of Natural Glades in Open Bamboo Forest in Acre.

Natural glades have long been seen as an important factor in maintaining high local tree species diversity in tropical forests. However, more recent work has shown some divergence in the application of this hypothesis. The aim of this work was to investigate whether clearings promote an increase in species richness in open bamboo (Guadua weberbaueri Pilg.) forest; whether there is an effect of clearing area on species richness and composition and on colonisation by functional groups; to verify the influence of bamboo density and Maranthaceae overabundance on regeneration. In addition, the first chapter of this book presents an extensive literature review on regeneration in clearings. In open forests with bamboo, gaps formed by falling trees show less importance in modifying species composition, based on the principle that these forests have a more open canopy and more illuminated understory than other forest typologies.