Forest Harvesting Impacts on the Structure and Composition of Coniferous Forests in Mexico

The effect of forest harvesting on the composition and structure a temperate coniferous in Mexico was evaluated after three periods from 2007–2015. In this forest, we identified seven families eight tree species. dominant species is Pinus pseudostrobus Lindl. which also most important commercial Harvesting oriented towards increasing abundance pine species, resulting decrease diversity favoring transition to monospecific forest. canopy following showed gradual recovery number individuals each diameter class, but increment may not necessarily guarantee sustainable harvest because cutting cycles appear be too short. size gaps overall cover determine presence and/or regeneration (small seedlings, saplings, large young trees). establishment Ilex discolor Hemsl. differed according their ecological groups.