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The flora, vegetation, and conservation value of mesic forest at Dogotuki, Vanua Levu, Fiji Islands

Gunnar Keppel; Isaac A. Rounds; Nunia T. Thomas
New Zealand Journal of Botany · Vol. 44, Issue 3 · pp. 273-292 · 2006

Abstract

The flora and vegetation of an area in north‐eastern Vanua Levu that is part of Fiji's last major system of mesic forest were studied and revealed a mosaic of vegetation types, including mesic sclerophyll forest, transition forest, stunted Dacrydium nidulum forest, mangrove forest, montane forest, brackish and freshwater wetlands, and disturbed landscapes. This is much more diverse than indicated by the previous “dry forest” label. The flora comprises more than 268 native species, several of which are rare or narrowly distributed. Relatively large and undisturbed stretches of vegetation and the presence of rare and novel species and vegetation types suggest that the landowners should be given every possible assistance in protecting this unique landscape.

Bibliographic Information

JournalNew Zealand Journal of Botany
PublisherWiley
Publication Date2006-01-01
Publication Year2006
Volume44
Issue3
Pages273-292
Document TypeJournal Article
Print ISSN0028-825X
eISSN1175-8643
DOI10.1080/0028825x.2006.9513024
SubjectPlant Science

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