Long-term effects of planting density and site quality on timber assortment structure based on a 41-year plantation trial of Chinese fir
Abstract
Growth data of a 41-year trial of Chinese fir plantations. Long-term effects of five different densities and four different site classes on timber assortment structure are explored. Promoting effect of low density on large-diameter timber is enhanced as site quality increases. The interaction between density and site index significantly affects the formation of large-diameter timber. Significant effect of site index on large-diameter timber persists longer.
- Publication:
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Trees, Forests and People
- Pub Date:
- June 2023
- DOI:
- 10.1016/j.tfp.2023.100396
- Bibcode:
- 2023TFP....1200396L
- Keywords:
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- Chinese fir;
- Initial planting density;
- Large-diameter timber;
- Site index;
- Timber assortment structure