Optimization Forest Thinning Measures for Carbon Budget in a Mixed Pine-Oak Stand of the Qingling Mountains, China: A Case Study
Forest thinning is a silviculture treatment for sustainable forest management. It may promote growth of the remaining individuals by decreasing stand density, reducing competition, and increasing light and nutrient availability to increase carbon sequestration in the forest ecosystem. However, the a...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2016-11-01
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| Series: | Forests |
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| Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/1999-4907/7/11/272 |