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Table 2 Distribution of small, intermediate and large clusters of natural forest species in the nearby, intermediate and distant zones (Fig. 4) of the Black wattle (Acacia mearnsii) stands at Buffeljag River study area

From: Facilitating the recovery of natural evergreen forests in South Africa via invader plant stands

Acacia meanrsii zone

Zone area

(ha)

Total number of clusters

Cluster size (stems of natural forest species)

   

Small (1–3 stems)

Medium (4–9 stems)

Large (10+ stems)

   

Number of clusters

Nearby

30

94

62

16

16

Intermediate

20

81

63

12

6

Distant

40

154

141

8

5

Total

90

329

266

36

27