Late-Successional and Old-Growth Forests in the Northeastern United States: Structure, Dynamics, and Prospects for Restoration

Restoration of old-growth forest structure is an emerging silvicultural goal, especially in those regions where old-growth abundance falls below the historic range of variability. However, longitudinal studies of old-growth dynamics that can inform silvicultural and policy options are few. We analyz...

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Main Authors: Mark J. Ducey, John S. Gunn, Andrew A. Whitman
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2013-11-01
Series:Forests
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1999-4907/4/4/1055