A Review on Benefits and Disadvantages of Tree Diversity

ABSTRACT

This paper presents the benefits and disadvantages of tree diversity in forestation. Maintaining diversity of trees in forestation enhances the conservation of trees and other organisms, decreases production risks and increases the possibility of natural regeneration. The value of forest products may be increased or decreased, but increasing diversity always complicates forest management. Species diversity could be increased by encouraging forest owners and managers to mix species; in order to achieve this, scientific information on lesser-known species and silviculture of mixtures must be compiled and disseminated.