Regeneration Characteristics and Spatial Pattern of Platycladus orientalis in Mount Tai, China

Research on Platycladus orientalis at Mount Taishan reveals that while the species exhibits strong natural regeneration capabilities and an aggregated spatial distribution pattern, understory regeneration alone is insufficient for long-term forest stability. The study, conducted in a 30 m × 20 m sample plot, found that parent trees promote seedling growth within a certain scale but that artificial intervention—such as thinning and structural adjustments—is necessary to align with near-natural forest management principles while ensuring sustainable development. These findings underscore the need for balanced human intervention to optimize ecological outcomes without compromising long-term biodiversity.

Li, W., Zhao, X., Bian, J., Liu, R., & Ni, R. (2021). Regeneration Characteristics and Spatial Pattern of Platycladus orientalis in Mount Tai, China. Open Journal of Ecology, 11(03), 276–286. https://doi.org/10.4236/oje.2021.113020