The influence of birch nurse crop (Betula pubescens) on the growth of Norway spruce (Picea abies) seedling stands on drained peatlands
Young Norway spruce ( (L.) H. Karst.) are susceptible to early summer frost damage. Birch ( Ehrh.) naturally colonize rich or fairly rich drained peatlands after clear cutting, and can provide protection for developing seedlings. The report describes the development of spruce stands after...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Finnish Society of Forest Science
1985-01-01
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| Series: | Silva Fennica |
| Online Access: | https://www.silvafennica.fi/article/5233 |
| Summary: | Young Norway spruce ( (L.) H. Karst.) are susceptible to early summer frost damage. Birch ( Ehrh.) naturally colonize rich or fairly rich drained peatlands after clear cutting, and can provide protection for developing seedlings. The report describes the development of spruce stands after various types of handing of the birch nurse crops.Picea abiesBetula pubescens |
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| ISSN: | 2242-4075 |