A comparison of Grand fir and Douglas-fir growth performance in the Elk River Tree Farm

The superior growth of Grand fir (Abies grandis) compared to Douglas-fir (Pseudostuga menziesii) on suitable coastal sites has previously been recognized on the basis of qualitative observations with little empirical evidence. For example, D.E. McMullan (1977, pers. comm.) reported 18% higher volume...

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Main Authors: Klinka, Karel, Bernardy, Paul, Chourmouzis, Christine
Language:English
Published: Forest Sciences Department, University of British Columbia 2008
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Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/2429/681