Books

ForestGEO Stand Books | Field Guides by ForestGEO Authors


A number of FDPs in the ForestGEO network have created stand books to document the species distribution and patterns within their research site. 

Citations that are accompanied by an image of the cover have PDF versions available online - simply click the cover to access the book.

Badagongshan
Zhijun, L., Dachuan, B., Haibo, Liu, Yaozhan, X., Handong, H., Mingxi, J., and Zhirong, G. (2016) Hunan Badagongshan Forest Dynamics Plot: Tree Species and Their Distribution Patterns. In: Ma Keping (ed.) Chinese Forest Biodiversity Monitoring Network Series. China Forestry Publishing House, Beijing.

Baishanzu 
Ding, B., Deliang, C., Zhengrong, L., Xiaorong, C., Renyong, H., and Zhenlin, Y. (2013). Zhejiang Baishanzu Forest Dynamics Plot: Tree Species and their Distribution Patterns. In: Ma Keping (ed.) Chinese Forest Biodiversity Monitoring Network Series. 147 pp. China Forestry Publishing House, Beijing.

Bukit Timah
LaFrankie, J.V., Davies, S.J., Wang, L.K., Lum, S.K.Y., and Lee, S.K. (2005) Forest Trees of Bukit Timah, Singapore: Population Ecology in a Forest Fragment. 178 pp. Simply Green, Singapore.

Changbaishan   
Buhang, L., Xugao, W., Jian, Z., Xuejiao, B., Ji, Y., and Zhangqing, H., (2010).  Changbaishan Temperate Forest Dynamics Plots: Broad-leaved Korean Pine Mixed Forest and Secondary Poplar-birch Forest Species Composition and Their Spatial Patterns. In: Ma Keping (ed.) Chinese Forest Biodiversity Monitoring Network Series.  144 pp. China Forestry Publishing House, Beijing.

Gutianshan 
Bin, C., Xiangcheng, M., Teng, F., Lei, C., Haibao, R., and Keping, M. (2009).  Gutianshan Forest Dynamic Plot Tree Species and their Distribution Patterns. In Ma Keping (ed.) Chinese Forest Biodiversity Monitoring Network Series. 170 pp. China Forestry Publishing House, Beijing.

Dinghushan 
Honglin, C., Linfang, W., Zhigao, W., Zhongliang, H., Lin, L., Shiguang, W., Juyu, L., and Wanhui, Y. (2013) Dinghushan Lower Subtropical Forest Dynamics Plot: Tree Species and Their Distribution Patterns. In: Ma Keping (ed.) Chinese Forest Biodiversity Monitoring Network Series. 208 pp. China Forestry Publishing House, Beijing.

Fushan 
Su, S.H, Chang-Yang, C.-H., Lu, CL, Tsui, C.C., Lin, T.T., Lin, C.L., Chiou, W.L. Kuan, L.H., Chen, Z.S., and Hsieh, C.F. (2007) Fushan subtropical forest dynamics plot: Tree species characteristics and distribution patterns. 272 pp. Taiwan Forestry Research Institute, Taipei, Taiwan.  

Huai Kha Khaeng 
Bunyavejchewin, S., LaFrankie, J.V., Baker, P.J., Davies, S.J., and Ashton, P.S. (2009) Forest Trees of Huai Kha Khaeng Wildlife Sanctuary, Thailand: Data from the 50-Hectare Forest Dynamics Plot. 342 pp. National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation Department, Bangkok, Thailand.

Korup 
Thomas, D.W., Kenfack, D., Chuyong, G.B., Moses, S.N., Losos, E.C., Condit, R.S., and Songwe, N. (2003). Tree species of southwest Cameroon: Tree distribution maps, diameter tables, and species documentation of the 50-ha Korup Forest Dynamics Plot. 254 pp. Center for Tropical Forest Science of the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute and Bioresources Development and Conservation Programme-Cameroon, Washington, D.C.  

Lambir 
Lee, H.S., Ashton, P.S., Yamakura, T., Tan, S., Davies, S.J., Itoh, A., Ohkubo, T., and LaFrankie, J.V. (2002).  The 52-Hectare Forest Dynamics Plot at Lambir Hills, Sarawak, Malaysia: Tree Distribution Maps, Diameter Tables and Species Documentation. 621 pp. Sarawak Forest Department. Lee Ming Press, Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia.

Lienhuachih 
Chang, L.-W., Hwong, J.-L., Chen, Y.-T., Yeh, C.-Y., Lin, H.-C., Kuo, C.-C., Lin, C.-C., Sun, I.-F., Yang, K.-C., Chen, Z.-S., and Wang, H.-H. (2012). Lienhuachih Subtropical Evergreen Broadleaf Forest Dynamics Plot: Tree Species Characteristics and Distribution Patterns. 360 pp.  Taiwan Forestry Research Institute, Taipei, Taiwan.  

Mo Singto
Brockelman, W. Y., Nathalang, A. &  Maxwell, J.F. (2017) Mo Singto Forest Dynamics Plot: Flora and Ecology. National Science and Technology Development Agency, and Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation, Bangkok.

Nonggang 
Bin, W., Yusong, H., Xiankun, L., Wusheng, X., Tao, D., Shenyuan, L., Yan, L. Shuhua, L., Chonggang, N., Maoxin, L., Wenheng, H., and Dongxing, L. (2016) Guangxi Nonggang Karst Seasonal Rain Forest: Tree Species and Their Distribution Patterns. In Ma Keping (ed.) Chinese Forest Biodiversity Monitoring Network Series. China Forestry Publishing House, Beijing.

Palanan 
Co, L., Lagunzad, D., Pasion, K.A., Consunji, H., Bartolome, N., Yap, S., Molina, J., Tongco, D.C., Ferreras, U.F., LaFrankie, J.V., Davies, S.J., and Ashton, P.S. (2006) Forest Trees of Palanan, Philippines: A Study in Population Ecology. 313 pp. Center for Integrative and Development Studies, University of the Philippines – Diliman, Philippines.

Pasoh 
Manokaran, N., LaFrankie, J.V., Kotchummen, K.M., Quah, E.S., Ashton, P.S., and Hubbell, S.P. (1993) Stand tables and distribution of species in the fifty-hectare research plot at Pasoh Forest Reserve. FRIM Research Data Series 1. 454 pp. Forest Research Institute of Malaysia, Kepong, Malaysia.  
 

Sinharaja 
Gunatilleke, C.V.S., Gunatilleke, I.A.U.N, Euthugala, A.U.K., and Esufali, S. (2004).  Ecology of Sinharaja rain forest and the forest dynamics plot in Sri Lanka's Natural World Heritage Site. 221 pp. WHT Publications (Pvt.) Ltd., Colombo, Sri Lanka.

Tiantongshan 
Qingsong, Y., Heming, L., Haibo, Y., Zhanghua, W., Xiaofeng, F., Zunping, M., and Xihua, W. (2019) Tiantong Subtropical Forest Dynamics Plot: Tree Species and Their Distribution Patterns. In: Ma Keping (ed.) Chinese Forest Biodiversity Monitoring Network Series. China Forestry Publishing House, Beijing.

Xishuangbanna
Cao, M., Zhu, H., Wang, H., Lan, G., Hu, Y., Zhou, S., Deng, X., and Cui, J. (2008) Xishuangbanna tropical seasonal rainforest dynamics plot: Tree distribution maps, diameter tables and species documentation. 266 pp. Yunnan Science and Technology Press, Kunming, China.

Yasuní 
Pérez, Á. J., Hernández, C., Romero-Saltos, H., and Valencia, R. (2014) Árboles emblemáticos de Yasuní, Ecuador. 395 pp.  Escuela de Ciencias Biológicas, Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador, Quito.


A number of ForestGEO reseachers have authored field guides for regions where they work.

Ashton, P. (2015).  On the Forests of Tropical Asia: Lest the Memory Fade.  670 pp.  Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, UK.

Ashton, P. & Lee, D.  (2022).  Trees and Forests of Tropical Asia: Exploring Tapovan.  448 pp.  University of Chicago Press, Chicago, USA.

Condit, R., Pérez, R., & Daguerre, N.  (2010).  Trees of Panama and Costa Rica.  496 pp.  Princeton University Press, Princeton, USA.

Gentry, A. H. & Vasquez, R.  (1996).  A Field Guide to the Families and Genera of Woody Plants of North west South America : (Colombia, Ecuador, Peru) : With Supplementary Notes).  920 pp.  University of Chicago Press, Chicago, USA.

LaFrankie, J.V.  (2010).  Trees of tropical Asia : an illustrated guide to diversity.  748 pp.  Nature's Niche Pte Ltd, Singapore, Singapore.

Pérez, R., Schnitzer, S., Aguilar, S., Daguerre, N., & Hernández, A. (2016).  Lianas y Enredaderas de la Isla Barro Colorado, Panamá273 pp. Instituto Smithsonian de Investigaciones Tropicales, Panamá, Panamá.