Data from: Factors explaining variability in woody above-ground biomass accumulation in restored tropical forest

Data were collected in May-July of each year. Trees were recorded as dead (0), alive (1), or cut (c); cut seedlings were accidentally cut during clearing of ruderal vegetation or trails. Tree height was measured to the nearest centimeter using a measuring tape or measuring poles (2004-2007) and a laser range finder (2008-2012). DBH was measured to the nearest mm using a DBH tape. Tree DBH and cover were measured on all living trees in island treatments and on randomly selected trees in the plantation treatment. Canopy cover was measured by measuring the distance of two perpendicular lines to the nearest 5 cm and using the formula for an ellipse (see Holl et al. 2011).