Tree- and stand-scale factors shape the probability of wind damage to birch in hemiboreal forests

Strong wind is the major natural disturbance in European forests, that periodically causes tremendous damages to forestry. Yet, factors that affect the probability of wind damage for birch ( Roth and Ehrh.), the most common deciduous tree species in hemiboreal forests, are studied scarce...

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Main Authors: Kitenberga, Māra, Šņepsts, Guntars, Vuguls, Jānis, Elferts, Didzis, Jaunslaviete, Ieva, Jansons, Āris
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Finnish Society of Forest Science 2021-01-01
Series:Silva Fennica
Online Access:https://www.silvafennica.fi/article/10483