FAO Forestry country profiles - natural woody vegetation

Forest fallows

Tree Gardens

Tree gardens generally appear along the coasts or near dwellings. They typically contain coconuts (often in extensive plantations), breadfruit, mangos, bananas, betelnut and Eugenia spp.

Secondary Vegetation

On recently disturbed sites or fallow lands, a variety of fast-growing small trees and shrubs quickly fill in. On the islands with volcanic soils, Macaranga carolinensis is a common component, as are Bambusa spp. Hibiscus tiliaceus is most common in wetter sites. On the limestone islands, Macaranga carolinensis and Timonius timon, an introduced species, are pioneers.