Trampling as a major ecological factor affecting the radial growth and wood anatomy of Scots pine (Pinus sylvestris L.) roots on a hiking trail

The impact of hiking in forested areas is one of the main factors affecting the condition of tree growth along hiking trails. Trampling causes common exposure of roots and quantification of the human impact on root radial growth and wood anatomy requires careful assessment. To accurately identify th...

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Main Authors: P. Matulewski, A. Buchwal, A. Zielonka, D. Wrońska-Wałach, K. Čufar, H. Gärtner
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2021-02-01
Series:Ecological Indicators
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1470160X20310347