An unprotected vulnerable relict subtropical conifer-: Its forests, populations, growth and endangerment by invasive alien plant species in China.

Relict subtropical coniferous forests in China face severe fragmentation, resulting in declining populations, and some are under significant threat from invasive alien species. Despite the crucial importance of understanding forest dynamics, knowledge gaps persist, particularly regarding the impact of invasive plants on vulnerable natives like . In this study, we investigated the impact of invasive plants on the regeneration of forests dominated by .