Effect of Topping Trees on Biomass and Nitrogen Removal in the Thinning of Norway Spruce Stands

In Central Europe, full-tree (FT) harvesting is an increasingly common harvesting method in steep terrain harvesting due to the increased use of highly economical processor tower yarders. In conventional FT harvesting, nutrient removal from harvest sites is substantially higher than in cut-to-length...

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Main Authors: Christoph Huber, Maximilian Kastner, Eduard Hochbichler, Karl Stampfer
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2017-10-01
Series:Sustainability
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2071-1050/9/10/1856