Bronze Age woody vegetation and woodland use at Xiyuancun, southwest China: Charcoal evidence for human-vegetation interactions

Key Points

• Documented charcoal evidence reveals significant use of woody vegetation during the Bronze Age.
• Charcoal analysis indicates diverse woodland resources were exploited by ancient communities, shaping local landscapes.
• Observational analysis included archaeological evidence from the Xiyuancun site to uncover vegetation patterns and human activity.
• Findings support the idea that early societies actively managed their environment, highlighting the role of woodland resources.