Which trees should be removed in thinning?

Background: In economically optimal management, trees that are removed in a thinning treatment should be selected on the basis of their value, relative value increment and the effect of removal on the growth of remaining trees. Large valuable trees with decreased value increment should be removed,...

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Main Authors: Timo Pukkala, Erkki Lähde, Olavi Laiho
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: KeAi Communications Co., Ltd. 2015-12-01
Series:Forest Ecosystems
Online Access:http://forestecosyst.springeropen.com/articles/10.1186/s40663-015-0056-1