X1021439117-00045-10025</DOCNO> Long-term influence of deforestation on tree species composition and litter dynamics of a tropical rain forest in Puerto Rico ABSTRACT Understanding the long-term impact of deforestation on ecosystem structure and function of tropical forests may aid in designing future conservation programs to preserve biodiversity and sustain ecosystem productivity.
(future conservation programs; to sustain; ecosystem productivity)
future conservation programs
to sustain
ecosystem productivity