Effect of Bark-Stripping on Mechanical Stability of Norway Spruce

Effect of Bark-Stripping on Mechanical Stability of Norway Spruce

The increasing effects of storms are considered the main abiotic disturbance affecting forest ecosystems. Bark-stripping damage from the growing ungulate populations, in turn, are among the main biotic risks, which might burden the stability of trees and stands. Therefore, the aim of our study is to...

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Main Authors: Oskars Krisans, Renate Saleniece, Steffen Rust, Didzis Elferts, Rolands Kapostins, Aris Jansons, Roberts Matisons
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-03-01
Series:Forests
Subjects:
<i>picea abies</i>
cervids
pulling test
wildlife damage
uprooting
wind damage
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1999-4907/11/3/357

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