Globally, conifer dominance is restricted to cold and nutrient-poor habitats, probably due to competition for light with angiosperms. Aiba et al. use a ground-based, portable light detection and ranging (LIDAR) system...
Tag - forest stratification
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Competitive conifers prefer an uneven canopy
LIDAR survey of forests in Borneo and Japan shows that in the canopy conifers and broadleaf trees are battling to extract the most energy from the sun.
Alun Salt