Modelling the variation in wood density of New Zealand-grown Douglas-fir

Abstract Background Wood density is an important property that affects the performance of Douglas-fir (Pseudotsuga menziesii (Mirb.) Franco) timber. In order to develop strategies to achieve certain end-product outcomes, forest managers and wood processors require information on the variation in woo...

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Main Authors: Mark O. Kimberley, Russell B McKinley, David J. Cown, John R. Moore
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Scion 2017-08-01
Series:New Zealand Journal of Forestry Science
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40490-017-0096-0