Development of Downy Birch (<i>Betula pubescens</i> Ehrh.) Coppice Stands during Nine Years

Growing of dense, naturally regenerated downy birch stands using rotations of 24–26 years has been shown to be profitable. Coppicing would be a low-cost regeneration method, however, knowledge on the development of birch coppices is scarce. The height, stem number, and biomass development of sprouts...

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Main Author: Jyrki Hytönen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-09-01
Series:Forests
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1999-4907/11/9/958