Table 1.
The four forest dynamics plots (FDPs) used in this study and their site characteristics.a
| site | latitude | longitude | plot area (ha) | census years | elevation (m a.s.l.) | dry seasonb (months) | canopy height (m) | stand densityc (thousand) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barro Colorado Island, Panama | 9°09′ N | 79°51′ W | 50 | 1985, 1990, 1995, 2000, 2005 | 120–160 | 3 | 20–40 | 208 |
| Huai Kha Khaeng Wildlife Sanctuary, Thailand | 15°37′ N | 99°12′ E | 50 | 1994, 1999, 2004 | 549–638 | 6 | 40–55 | 113 |
| Lambir Hills National Park, Sarawak, Malaysia | 4°10′ N | 114°01′ E | 52 | 1992, 1997, 2002, 2007 | 104–244 | 0 | 40–60 | 362 |
| Pasoh Forest Reserve, Malaysia | 2°58′ N | 102°18′ E | 50 | 1986, 1990, 1995, 2000, 2005 | 80–104 | 1 | 35 | 296 |
aData from Losos & Leigh [17].
bDry season length is the number of calendar months with average rainfall <100 mm.
cStand density is the number of stems larger than 1 cm diameter at breast height, counted in the latest census.