Effect of regeneration method on growth, wood density and fibre properties of downy birch (Betula pubescens Ehrh.)

Short rotation tree stands, established by coppicing, are nowadays used mainly for energy purposes in Fennoscandia, but their usage for pulp raw material may increase in the future. Downy birch (Betula pubescens), which is commonly used for pulp production in boreal zone, has good sprouting capa...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Luostarinen, Katri, Huotari, Noora, Tillman-Sutela, Eila
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Finnish Society of Forest Science 2009-01-01
Series:Silva Fennica
Online Access:https://www.silvafennica.fi/article/191