Native forest replacement by exotic plantations in southern Chile (1985–2011) and partial compensation by natural regeneration

•We analyzed land use change in southern Chile between 1985 and 2011.•Tree plantations increased mainly during 1985–1999 (+168%).•There was a dynamic conversion among forest, exotic tree plantation and shrubland.•Natural forest regeneration on abandoned areas partly compensated forest loss.•These ch...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Forest ecology and management 2015-06, Vol.345, p.10-20
Hauptverfasser:	Zamorano-Elgueta, Carlos, Rey Benayas, José María, Cayuela, Luis, Hantson, Stijn, Armenteras, Dolors
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Deforestation Density Dynamics Forests Fragmentation Land cover Land cover change Landscapes Plantations Regeneration Spatial patterns Temperate forest Trees
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