The primary aim of this study was to compare the composition
of primary tree species in secondary forests of different disturbance
intensity (clearance occurrences), with nearby relatively
undisturbed forest in Laos. The juvenile cohort of tree species individuals
was chosen for the basis of analyses as the composition of
this cohort most likely predicts the future composition of the
maturing forest. Pioneer species were excluded from the analysis.
Diversity indices between remnant and fallow forest communities
were compared, and compositional analysis to further investigate
differences between primary and secondary forests was conducted.