Abstract
The vegetation characteristics of the range of habitats within the Volcán Poás National Park are described. General observations were¡ supplemented by recording details of all trees along 10 x 50 m transect lines and representative profiles of the forest drawn. The following habitats were¡ recognised : 1 ) Crater and immediate vicinity; 2 ) Arrayan areas; 3 ) Stunted forest; 4) Montane rain forest - above 2,600 m; 5 ) Lower montane wet forest; 6) Old pasture areas; 7) Pastures of lower slopes.
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