@article{fdi:010093846,
  title = {{N}ative tropical forest species regeneration in non-native eucalyptus tree plantations along the agricultural landscapes of south-eastern {M}alagasy highlands},
  author = {{R}akotoarisoa, {M}.{V}. and {C}arri{\`e}re, {S}t{\'e}phanie {M}. and {R}andriambanona, {H}. and {L}aques, {A}nne-{E}lisabeth and {R}akotondrabe, {T}. and {R}andriamalala, {J}.{R}.},
  editor = {},
  language = {{ENG}},
  abstract = {{T}he plantation of fast-growing exotic species is an increasing phenomenon in tropical regions, with eucalyptus being the most prevalent species. {E}ucalyptus plantations ({EP}) have the potential to facilitate the regeneration of native species; however, in some cases, they may also hinder this process. {T}he factors influencing the effects of {EP} on the regeneration of native species remain poorly understood. {T}his study aims to identify the conditions that make these plantations favorable or unfavorable for the regeneration of native species.




{W}e investigated {EP} in agricultural landscapes in the south-eastern {M}alagasy highlands, located at the edge of dense rainforest. {F}loristic surveys were conducted in 20 {EP} situated at varying distances from natural forest fragments (near<950 m, in forest edge; intermediate/far>950 m in savannah). {T}he understory of {EP} was characterised by a high abundance of native species. {H}owever, they were found to be more abundant and diverse in the intermediatestory of {EP} located near natural forest fragments. {T}hese native species are still in the early stages of plant succession, as they have essentially occupied the understory of the {EP} and contribute minimally to the basal area. {T}he basal areas of native species in {EP} sites adjacent to natural forests are, in fact, comparable to those found in 0-5-year-old slash-and-burn fallows, which also occur on the periphery of natural forests. {EP} established in savannahs away from natural forests can act as catalysts for the natural regeneration of native species that would not occur without them. {C}onversely, {EP} on the edge of or within natural forests slow down the natural regeneration of native species, which would develop more rapidly in their absence. {T}his study emphasises the significance of landscape spatial context in optimising the role of {EP} in the conservation and restoration of tropical forest ecosystems.},
  keywords = {{MADAGASCAR}},
  booktitle = {},
  journal = {{G}lobal {E}cology and {C}onservation},
  volume = {60},
  numero = {},
  pages = {e03631 [13 ]},
  ISSN = {2351-9894},
  year = {2025},
  DOI = {10.1016/j.gecco.2025.e03631},
  URL = {https://www.documentation.ird.fr/hor/fdi:010093846},
}