Effect of Organic Layer Thickness on Black Spruce Aging Mistakes in Canadian Boreal Forests
Boreal black spruce (Picea mariana) forests are prone to developing thick organic layers (paludification). Black spruce is adapted to this environment by the continuous development of adventitious roots, masking the root collar and making it difficult to age trees. Ring counts above the root collar...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2016-03-01
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| Series: | Forests |
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| Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/1999-4907/7/3/69 |