In this study we evaluated the floristic composition and changes in stored biomass and dynamics over time in 9 permanent plots monitored by RAINFOR (Amazon Forest Inventory Network) and located in the lowland Amazon rainforest of the Tambopata National Reserve. Data were acquired in the field using the standardized methodology of RAINFOR. The biomass was estimated using the equation for tropical moist forests of Chave et al. (2005). Biomass dynamics were analyzed, in three separated periods from 2003 to 2011. 64 families, 219 genera and 531 species were recorded. The tree floristic composition is very similar in all plots except for one swamp plot, although but it is also evident that two slightly different forest communities exist in the rest of landscape, apparently related to the age of the ancient river terraces in the area. Mortality and recruitment of individuals averaged 2.12 ± 0...

In this study we evaluated the floristic composition and changes in stored biomass and dynamics over time in 9 permanent plots monitored by RAINFOR (Amazon Forest Inventory Network) and located in the lowland Amazon rainforest of the Tambopata National Reserve. Data were acquired in the field using the standardized methodology of RAINFOR. The biomass was estimated using the equation for tropical moist forests of Chave et al. (2005). Biomass dynamics were analyzed, in three separated periods from 2003 to 2011. 64 families, 219 genera and 531 species were recorded. The tree floristic composition is very similar in all plots except for one swamp plot, although but it is also evident that two slightly different forest communities exist in the rest of landscape, apparently related to the age of the ancient river terraces in the area. Mortality and recruitment of individuals averaged 2.12 ± 0...

En este estudio se evaluaron los cambios en la biomasa aérea almacenada y su dinámica en el tiempo en 9 parcelas permanentes pertenecientes a la red de parcelas de RAINFOR (Red Amazónica de Inventarios Forestales) ubicadas dentro del bosque húmedo tropical de la Reserva Nacional Tambopata en la llanura Amazónica. Se tomaron datos en campo con la metodología estandarizada RAINFOR. La biomasa se estimó usando la ecuación para bosques húmedos tropicales de Chave et al. (2005). La dinámica de la biomasa se analizó separándolos por periodos inter censales a partir del año 2003 hasta el 2011. Se registraron 64 familias, 219 géneros y 531 especies. La composición florística es muy similar en todas las parcelas excepto en la parcela de pantano. Son evidentes dos grupos ligeramente distintos y aparentemente relacionados a la edad de las antiguas terrazas fluviales de la zona. La t...