Effects of Vegetation Management on Wood Properties and Plant Water Relations of Four Conifer Species in the Pacific Northwest of the USA

In plantation forests, competition from unwanted vegetation may reduce survival and negatively impact tree growth. The goal of this study was to examine the influence of vegetation management treatments on plant water relations and wood properties. Control trees (no treatment) were compared to trees...

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Main Authors: Joyce Aernouts, Carlos A. Gonzalez-Benecke, Laurence R. Schimleck
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2018-06-01
Series:Forests
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1999-4907/9/6/323