Effects of Initial Stand Density and Climate on Red Pine Productivity within Huron National Forest, Michigan, USA

Effects of Initial Stand Density and Climate on Red Pine Productivity within Huron National Forest, Michigan, USA

Changes in climate are predicted to significantly affect the productivity of trees in the Great Lakes region over the next century. Forest management decisions, such as initial stand density, can promote climatic resiliency and moderate decreased productivity through the reduction of tree competitio...

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Main Authors: Joseph O'Brien, Matthew Magruder, Andrew Monks, Sophan Chhin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2012-12-01
Series:Forests
Subjects:
climatic resiliency
dendrochronology
initial stand density
Pinus resinosa
red pine
silviculture
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1999-4907/3/4/1086

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