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Characteristics of successional vegetation stages of a Vietnamese forest
| Age | Stage I | Stage II | Stage III | Stage IV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 150 days | 330 days | 510 days | 5 years | |
| Mean LAI (m2 m−2) | 3.03 ± 1.74 | 5.46 ± 0.91 | 3.73 ± 0.75 | 5.72 ± 1.16 |
| Mean height (m) | 0.61 ± 0.18 | 0.99 ± 0.31 | 1.4 ± 0.41 | 4.71 ± 1.54 |
| Light on forest floor (%) | 45 | 20 | 55 | 3 |
Stages I, II and III are different successional stages of one stand
LAI, Leaf area index
