On the Effect of Thinning on Tree Growth and Stand Structure of White Birch (Betula platyphylla Sukaczev) and Siberian Larch (Larix sibirica Ledeb.) in Mongolia

On the Effect of Thinning on Tree Growth and Stand Structure of White Birch (Betula platyphylla Sukaczev) and Siberian Larch (Larix sibirica Ledeb.) in Mongolia

The forests of North Mongolia are largely dominated either by larch (Larix sibirica Ledeb.) or birch (Betula platyphylla Sukaczev). The increasing demand for timber and firewood is currently met by removal of wood from these forest stands. Therefore, silvicultural approaches that account for both ut...

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Main Authors: Alexander Gradel, Christian Ammer, Batsaikhan Ganbaatar, Ochirrragchaa Nadaldorj, Batdorj Dovdondemberel, Sven Wagner
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2017-03-01
Series:Forests
Subjects:
thinning
mountain forest steppe
Siberian larch
birch
growth response
spatial forest structure
forest management
Mongolia
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1999-4907/8/4/105

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