Table 2 Average stand structure metrics ± SEM (standard error of the mean) by site for live seedlings and saplings < 12.7 cm DBH at two timesteps (2016 and 2019). Los Padres National Forest site includes 27 plots and the Sierra National Forest site includes 49 plots of 0.04 ha each. No significant differences between timesteps (p < 0.5)
| Â | 2016 | 2019 |
|---|---|---|
Los Padres National Forest | ||
 Basal area (m2 ha−1) | 0.6 ± 0.3 | 0.8 ± 0.3 |
 Density (stems per ha) | 283.7 ± 93.0 | 384.4 ± 108.2 |
 Quadratic mean diameter (cm) | 1.8 ± 0.6 | 1.7 ± 0.6 |
Sierra National Forest | ||
 Basal area (m2 ha−1) | 1.5 ± 0.3 | 1.2 ± 0.2 |
 Density (stems per ha) | 3610.8 ± 1059.7 | 6924.0 ± 2140.8 |
 Quadratic mean diameter (cm) | 2.7 ± 0.4 | 1.9 ± 0.3 |