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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Main Authors: Kirsten Höwler, Dominik Seidel, Tobias Krenn, Dirk Berthold, Martin Ehbrecht, Jan Müller, Bettina Kietz
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-11-01
Series:Forests
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1999-4907/13/11/1910