Figure 1. Map showing the study area.
Figure 2. Sampling plots design in Pinus densiflora forest.
Figure 3. Flowchart for data analysis method.
Figure 4. Figure showing the environmental factors according to regeneration density.
Figure 5. Topography classification according to soil humidity.
Figure 6. Indicator value of major species in under-story vegetation of each habitat.
Figure 7. Seedling occurrence according to habitat types.
Figure 8. Height of seedlings according to habitat types.
Figure 10. Correlation of root collar diameter and seedlings height (Dry habitat).
Figure 9. Root collar diameter according to habitat types.
Figure 11. Correlation of root collar diameter and seedlings height (Wet habitat).
Figure 12. The annual height growth curve of the seedlings according to habitat types.
Figure 13. A functional formula and the trend of seedling growth over time.
Table 1. Number of investigation site according to soil humidity.
Table 2. Coverage and importance value of shrub layer.
Table 3. Coverage and importance value of herb layer.
Table 4. The annual height growth curve of the seedlings according to regeneration types.
Table 5. A functional formula and the trend of seedling growth over time.
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