Cost–Benefit Analysis of Measures to Reduce Windstorm Impact in Pure Norway Spruce (<i>Picea abies</i> L. Karst.) Stands in Latvia

Cost–Benefit Analysis of Measures to Reduce Windstorm Impact in Pure Norway Spruce (<i>Picea abies</i> L. Karst.) Stands in Latvia

Wind is one of the major natural forest disturbances in Europe, and reduces the total economic (including carbon sequestration) value of forests. The aim of this study was to assess the financial benefit of silvicultural measures in young, pure, planted Norway spruce stands by reduction in the impac...

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Main Authors: Valters Samariks, Oskars Krisans, Janis Donis, Ilze Silamikele, Juris Katrevics, Aris Jansons
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-05-01
Series:Forests
Subjects:
sparse stand
precommercial thinning
young stands
wind damage
natural disturbance
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1999-4907/11/5/576

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