Tapping the tree-ring archive for studying effects of resin extraction on the growth and climate sensitivity of Scots pine

Tapping the tree-ring archive for studying effects of resin extraction on the growth and climate sensitivity of Scots pine

Abstract Background In the German Democratic Republic (GDR), resin tapping in Scots pine (Pinus sylvestris L.) forests was a major economic activity, and resin-tapped stands are frequently found up until this day. In this study, we investigate how the mechanical damage caused by resin tapping affect...

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Main Authors: Ernst van der Maaten, Annemarie Mehl, Martin Wilmking, Marieke van der Maaten-Theunissen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SpringerOpen 2017-06-01
Series:Forest Ecosystems
Subjects:
Climate-growth relationships
Dendroecology
Mechanical damage
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40663-017-0096-9

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