SITE FERTILITY AND ITS INFLUENCE ON THE STOCKING OF DIPTEROCARP SPECIES IN THE TROPICAL RAIN FOREST OF PENINSULAR MALAYSIA

Abstract

Foliar and soil chemical properties of both Pasoh and Tekam Forest Reserves are presented and discussed in relation to dipterocarp species composition, diversity and accumulated basal area. Analysis of variance (ANOVA) confirmed the significant difference between the two sites in terms of fertility and carrying capacity. This paper also highlights the care and consideration that the forest manager needs to undertake when carrying out silviculture treatments on fertile soils (volcanic derived soils).