Table 2 Plant functional types and their maximum diameter at breast height, maximum diameter increment and maximum height used for species grouping. For each group some exemplary tree species are shown
PFT | Max. dbh D (cm) | Max. diameter increment ΔD (mm) | Maximum height H (m) | Exemplary Tree Species | Light group |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | 30 | 6 | 15 | Hedyosmum spp., Palicourea spp. | Understorey |
2 | 40 | 6 | 20 | Byrsonima homeieri, Couepia recurva | Climax |
3 | 40 | 10 | 20 | Guarea subandina, Inga spp. | Intermediate |
4 | 60 | 25 | 20 | Cecropia andina, Heliocarpus americanus | Pioneer |
5 | 60 | 6 | 25 | Micopholis guyanensis, Naucleopsis francisci | Climax |
6 | 60 | 10 | 25 | Morus insignis, Turpinia occidentalis | Intermediate |
7 | 80 | 10 | 30 | Meriania franciscana, Tabebuia chrysantha | Intermediate |
8 | 110 | 25 | 25 | Piptocoma discolor, Ficus spp. | Pioneer |
9 | 200 | 6 | 40 | Prumnopytis montana, Podocarpus oleifollius | Climax |