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Biblioteca Impact of amelioration system renovation on the growth of mature forest stands

Impact of amelioration system renovation on the growth of mature forest stands

Impact of amelioration system renovation on the growth of mature forest stands

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Date of publication
Diciembre 2010
Resource Language
ISBN / Resource ID
AGRIS:LV2011000178
Pages
216-221

Both forestry theory and practice have proved that amelioration favours the growth of forest stands significantly. The growing stock increases even 10 times, if the amelioration system is well-functioning. Joint Stock Company Latvia State Forests that is managing half of forests in Latvia has started renovation of old amelioration systems aiming to improve the productivity of state owned forests in Latvia. In order to evaluate the impact of the renovation of the old amelioration systems, a tree ring width in 7 pine stands, 5 spruce stands and 3 birch stands was analysed. This study shows that the renovation itself has not affected the productivity of mature pine, spruce and birch significantly 3-4 years after the renovation. Authors have come to a conclusion that the reason for that could be too short observation period or particularities of a stand structure and age.

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Zalitis, T., Latvian State Forest Research Inst. Silava, Salaspils (Latvia)
Libiete-Zalite, Z., Latvian State Forest Research Inst. Silava, Salaspils (Latvia)

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