Post-harvesting silvicultural treatments in logging gaps: A comparison between enrichment planting and tending of natural regeneration

► Tending increases growth and decreases mortality rates of the treated individuals. ► Tending is recommended when there is enough regeneration of commercial species.►Enrichment planting must be chosen only in case of poor regeneration.► Tending demands less liberation events than in enrichment planting. ► Enrichment planting is an important tool for conserving tree species.