Purpose:
-- Effect of removal of selected plants on woody plant regeneration in secondary forests of Singapore
Methodology:
-- Observe effect on removing (pull from roots; hack once; hack periodically every 2 months) Clidemia hirta Koster's curse on woody plant regeneration at a total of fifteen 1x1m plots.
Observe effect of removing (hack once; hack periodically every 2 months) Hevea brasiliensis Rubber Tree on tree regeneration at a total of six 5x5m plots.
Duration of study: 8 months
Schedule: Selected plots are observed at 4th and 8th month after initial cutting
Plot Markings: Discrete and non-permanant markings to designate plots of study
Clidemia hirta Koster's curse
Field Locality of research: Ang Mo Kio Town Garden West
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