the native species has a
higher survival rate than A. dealbata (70%, p < 0.05) within the Acacia
invaded stands. This could demonstrate the success of C. alba
despite allelopathic characteristics of A. dealbata and potential soil
modification (Lorenzo et al., 2008). This evidence shows that native
species, such as C. alba, are likely to re-colonize invaded areas, as
it seems be able to “invade” the Acacia stands. These results contrast
with the findings by Guerrero and Bustamante (2007), who
conclude that C. alba has fewer germination and survival probabilities
within pine plantations compared to within native forest. In A.
dealbata invaded stands, at least in the short-term, C. alba appears
as a successful re-colonizer species.