Evaluation of Softwood Timber Quality—A Case Study on Two Silvicultural Systems in Central Germany
Norway spruce (<i>Picea abies</i> (L.) H.Karst) trees planted with high stem densities produce finely branched, solid logs but are vulnerable to extreme weather events, e.g., storms. Over the last decades spruce stands have been planted at lower stand densities, resulting in wider crowns...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2022-11-01
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Series: | Forests |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/1999-4907/13/11/1910 |