A Static Pulling Test Is a Suitable Method for Comparison of the Loading Resistance of Silver Birch (<i>Betula pendula</i> Roth.) between Urban and Peri-Urban Forests

In urbanized areas, wind disturbances can be intensified by anthropogenic stresses under which trees may become hazardous, creating serious threats and damages to nearby targets. Therefore, species with notably lower both wood mechanical properties and compartmentalization, such as pioneers, are con...

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Main Authors: Oskars Krišāns, Linda Čakša, Roberts Matisons, Steffen Rust, Didzis Elferts, Andris Seipulis, Āris Jansons
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-01-01
Series:Forests
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1999-4907/13/1/127