Economic Feasibility of Managing Loblolly Pine Forests for Water Production under Climate Change in the Southeastern United States

Economic Feasibility of Managing Loblolly Pine Forests for Water Production under Climate Change in the Southeastern United States

In this study, we assessed the impacts of climate change, forest management, and different forest productivity conditions on the water yield and profitability of loblolly pine stands in the southeastern United States. Using the 3-PG (Physiological Processes Predicting Growth) model, we determined di...

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Main Authors: Andres Susaeta, Damian C. Adams, Carlos Gonzalez-Benecke, José R. Soto
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2017-03-01
Series:Forests
Subjects:
water yield
loblolly pine
forest management
climate change
economic value
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1999-4907/8/3/83

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