Impacts of close-to-nature management on the stand states of Masson pine forests
Introduction: Research on the effect of close-to-nature management (CTNM) on stand states and dynamics of forests is crucial for the evaluation of CTNM implemented and sustainable development of forestry. Outcomes: We analyzed and compared the stand states and dynamics of Masson pine (Pinus massonia...
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| description | Introduction: Research on the effect of close-to-nature management (CTNM) on stand states and dynamics of forests is crucial for the evaluation of CTNM implemented and sustainable development of forestry. Outcomes: We analyzed and compared the stand states and dynamics of Masson pine (Pinus massoniana) plantations in the young, middle-aged, and near-mature stages under CTNM eight years after selective cutting and unmanaged control. Both paired-sample T-tests and RDA ordination results demonstrated that the overall stand states with CTNM were superior to the control treatment in all three stages. The interaction of the CTNM and stand age significantly affected The Shannon-Wiener index of diameter class and regeneration density. Discussion and Conclusion: CTNM and stand age jointly affected the stand state of forests and CTNM accelerated the forest development, which promoted an increase in the heterogeneity of stand parameters and shortened the formation time of a target stand. Greater tree size differentiation and adequate regeneration are particularly important aspects for improving the quality of Masson pineforests during the management processes. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-fb85680397d848329620562e1af221e32023-09-02T12:34:12ZengAmerican Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)Ecosystem Health and Sustainability2332-88782020-12-016110.1080/20964129.2020.18464611846461Impacts of close-to-nature management on the stand states of Masson pine forestsZongzheng Chai0Wei Tan1Guizhou UniversityGuizhou UniversityIntroduction: Research on the effect of close-to-nature management (CTNM) on stand states and dynamics of forests is crucial for the evaluation of CTNM implemented and sustainable development of forestry. Outcomes: We analyzed and compared the stand states and dynamics of Masson pine (Pinus massoniana) plantations in the young, middle-aged, and near-mature stages under CTNM eight years after selective cutting and unmanaged control. Both paired-sample T-tests and RDA ordination results demonstrated that the overall stand states with CTNM were superior to the control treatment in all three stages. The interaction of the CTNM and stand age significantly affected The Shannon-Wiener index of diameter class and regeneration density. Discussion and Conclusion: CTNM and stand age jointly affected the stand state of forests and CTNM accelerated the forest development, which promoted an increase in the heterogeneity of stand parameters and shortened the formation time of a target stand. Greater tree size differentiation and adequate regeneration are particularly important aspects for improving the quality of Masson pineforests during the management processes.http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/20964129.2020.1846461close-to-nature managementforest qualitystand statesdevelopment stage |
| spellingShingle | Zongzheng Chai Wei Tan Impacts of close-to-nature management on the stand states of Masson pine forests Ecosystem Health and Sustainability close-to-nature management forest quality stand states development stage |
| title | Impacts of close-to-nature management on the stand states of Masson pine forests |
| title_full | Impacts of close-to-nature management on the stand states of Masson pine forests |
| title_fullStr | Impacts of close-to-nature management on the stand states of Masson pine forests |
| title_full_unstemmed | Impacts of close-to-nature management on the stand states of Masson pine forests |
| title_short | Impacts of close-to-nature management on the stand states of Masson pine forests |
| title_sort | impacts of close to nature management on the stand states of masson pine forests |
| topic | close-to-nature management forest quality stand states development stage |
| url | http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/20964129.2020.1846461 |
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