Demography
and regeneration of species.
Dynamics
of succession, biodiversity, and fragmentation in woodlands.
Ecology
and evolution of reproductive systems (pollination and seed dispersal).
Ecophysiological
responses to environmental stress.
The
biology of conservation of endangered species.
Ecological
bases for reforestation and restoration.
Reponse
of plants to disturbance, grazing, fire, clearing.
Genetic
variability of forest species: patterns at different scales.
Forest
modelling.
Biogeochemistry,
nutrient cycles, soil ecology.