• | Located in tropical forests with a total surface ≥ 1 ha |
• | All trees ≥ 20 cm diameter |
• | Good reliable species identification |
• | Mean annual precipitation ≥ 1000 mm |
• | Consistent information on logging treatments |
• | At least one pre-logging and at least two post-logging censuses |
The Amazon Basin | |
• | 11 experimental sites |
• | 5 countries |
• | 245 plots (672 ha) |
• | 35 control plots (164 ha, 25%) |
• | Mean period of monitoring – 15 years |
The Congo Basin | |
• | 6 experimental sites |
• | 2 countries |
• | 92 plots (84 ha) |
• | 13 control plots (13 ha) |
• | Mean period of monitoring – 13 years |
Southeast Asia | |
• | 7 experimental sites |
• | 2 countries |
• | 153 plots (158 ha) |
• | 11 control plots (69 ha) |
• | Mean period of monitoring – 16 years |