Table 1 General characteristics of the sampled gaps at the Qingyuan Forest CERN, National Observation and Research Station
Gap number | Area of canopy gap (m2) | Mean height of trees surrounding gap (m) | Elevation (m) | Slope (°) | Aspect (°) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G1 | 513.9 | 18 | 650 | 17 | 170 |
G2 | 621.1 | 17 | 670 | 23 | 150 |
G3 | 267.3 | 17 | 640 | 24 | 140 |
G4 | 174.1 | 16 | 690 | 20 | 155 |
G5 | 307.9 | 16 | 673 | 25 | 145 |
G6 | 321.2 | 17 | 681 | 25 | 160 |
G7 | 113.8 | 17 | 655 | 26 | 145 |
G8 | 124.5 | 15 | 669 | 24 | 165 |