In this study, we assess the site requirements for this valuable timber species, to determine its potential for restoration of
degraded forests.
We explored the community structure and the environmental gradients of a deciduous forest with a relic population of D. oliveri.
We hypothesized that different tree communities with D. oliveri are characterized by distinct indicator
species which show unique responses to the environmental gradients despite human disturbances such as past logging,
grazing and fire.
We also hypothesized that these indicator species can be used to predict differences in site suitability for D. oliveri and
can therefore support decision making in where to plant the species in a context of forest restoration management planning for production and conservation.