Gap size effects on tree regeneration in afforestations of Black pine (Pinus nigra Arn.)

The authors deal with the problem of the re-naturalization of afforestations of Black pine in the Apennines (Central Italy). Gap-cutting of two different sizes (the gap diameter/stand height ratios were respectively 0.75 and 1.0) on age classes stands (respectively 50 and 90 years old) have been car...

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Main Authors: Mercurio R, Mallamaci C, Muscolo A, Sidari M
Format: Article
Language:Italian
Published: Italian Society of Silviculture and Forest Ecology (SISEF) 2009-09-01
Series:Forest@
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Online Access:http://www.sisef.it/forest@/show.php?id=591&lang=en