Tending operation models for black locust (Robinia pseudoacacia L.) stands growing on sandy soils in Hungary

A more intensive integrated research and development approach to the work carried out on the growth on sandy soils of stands of black locust (Robinia pseudoacacia L.) has been adopted in recent years, revealing several factors influencing stand growth. The fact that certain ecological factors influe...

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Main Authors: K. Rédei, Zs. Keserű, B. Antal
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: University of Debrecen 2015-09-01
Series:International Journal of Horticultural Science
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Online Access:https://ojs.lib.unideb.hu/IJHS/article/view/1166
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Summary:A more intensive integrated research and development approach to the work carried out on the growth on sandy soils of stands of black locust (Robinia pseudoacacia L.) has been adopted in recent years, revealing several factors influencing stand growth. The fact that certain ecological factors influencing fundamentally the growth of trees have become unfavourable in Hungary in recent years has led to the more extensive use of black locust in the course of afforestation and forest regeneration schemes. The study presents a new,  simplified tending operation model for black locust stands and age, growing space and target diameter models suitable for qualitaty log production and for mass assortments. The simplicity of these practice-oriented models may foster the qualitative development of black locust management in Hungary and in some other countries where this tree species may gain greater acceptance by landowners and the forest industry.
ISSN:1585-0404
2676-931X