Deadwood Characteristics in Mature and Old-Growth Birch Stands and Their Implications for Carbon Storage

As one of the most abundant tree species in the hemiboreal zone, birch is important from both commercial and biodiversity perspectives. While old-growth deciduous stands are important for biodiversity conservation with an emphasis on deadwood availability, the role that deadwood in these stands play...

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Main Authors: Silva Šēnhofa, Ieva Jaunslaviete, Guntars Šņepsts, Jurģis Jansons, Līga Liepa, Āris Jansons
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-05-01
Series:Forests
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1999-4907/11/5/536