Table 1.
Characteristics of the elevation belts and number of temperature data loggers in each belt.
| Species | Mean elevation (m) | Elevation range (m) | No. of plots | Human impact | No. of individuals | Mean maximum tree height (m)1 | No. of temperature data loggers (air/soil) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Humid slope | |||||||
| P. pauta | 3730 | 3560–3760 | 3 | No | 52 | 14.3 | 2/1 |
| P. sericea | 3790 | 3725–3910 | 3 | Yes | 84 | 8.4 | 1/1 |
| P. pepei | 4140 | 4120–4195 | 3 | Yes | 108 | 5.8 | 1/1 |
| P. sericea | 4230 | 4230–4230 | 1 | Yes | 94 | 4.2 | 1/1 |
| P. pepei | 4370 | 4235–4415 | 6 | No | 164 | 9.2 | 2/1 |
| P. pepei | 4530 | 4440–4565 | 3 | No | 107 | 8.7 | 0/0 |
| Dry slope | |||||||
| P. racemosa | 3980 | 3865–4070 | 5 | No | 96 | 15.9 | 2/2 |
| P. racemosa | 4160 | 4140–4230 | 4 | Yes | 103 | 9.6 | 3/1 |
| P. racemosa | 4300 | 4280–4355 | 4 | No | 76 | 18.5 | 1/0 |
| P. subsericans | 4340 | 4270–4390 | 5 | Yes | 105 | 11 | 1/1 |
| P. subsericans | 4430 | 4410–4460 | 4 | Yes | 90 | 11.3 | 3/1 |
| P. subsericans | 4650 | 4635–4680 | 5 | No | 150 | 12.8 | 1/0 |
Human impact was determined based on signs of humans (paths, cut trees, and branches) or their animals (hoofprints, feces).
1
Mean of 10% tallest trees.