Population Structure and Regeneration Status of Woody Plants in Relation to the Human Interventions, Arasbaran Biosphere Reserve, Iran

Proper understanding of the diversity and natural structure woody species impacts human interventions are prerequisites for maintaining remaining forests as well restoration deforested degraded areas. This research was conducted to document impact on population in Arasbaran biosphere reserve Iran due limited insufficient knowledge. The study area divided into three adjacent sampling areas low, medium, high destruction intensity. Thirty fixed 0.1-hectare plots were sampled evaluate composition, diversity, richness. Oak (Quercus macranthera), hawthorn (Crataegus meyeri), maple (Acer campestre) top dominant tree at all sites. relative dominance comprised 87.8% basal species. abundance accounted 68.1% mean density per across statuses 145 ± 59 stems ha?1 0.01 0.005 m2 ha?1, respectively. height trees different low disturbance sites (4.6 0.96 m 3.37 1.74 m, respectively). Due forest structure, conservation programs recommended implementation collaboration with local communities employ management aimed providing services people while restoring these forests. Basic ecological studies such this foundation begin developing policies that meet multiple social goals.