Cleaning methods in planted Scots pine stands in southern Finland: 4-year results on survival, growth and whipping damage of pines

The effects of four cleaning treatments on the survival, growth of, and whipping damage to Scots pine (Pinus sylvestris L.) main stems were studied in young planted pine stands in southern Finland. Treatments were: no cleaning, point-cleaning of broadleaves (mainly birch, Betula pendu...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Saksa, Timo, Miina, Jari
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Finnish Society of Forest Science 2007-01-01
Series:Silva Fennica
Online Access:https://www.silvafennica.fi/article/274