The reader is strongly advised to look beyond the examples and to focus on the underlying concepts being illustrated. Tropical moist forests contain different species and exhibit different ecological characteristics than tropical dry forests, but the basic procedures required to achieve a sustainable harvest are essentially the same in each environment. Similarly, an understanding of population density and yield is as important for managing herbaceous plants, shrubs, and lianas as it is for trees.

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