Regional Climate, Edaphic Conditions and Establishment Substrates Interact to Influence Initial Growth of Black Spruce and Jack Pine Planted in the Boreal Forest

In eastern Canada, spruces (<i>Picea</i> spp.) and pines (<i>Pinus</i> spp.) are among the main commercial species being logged for their lumber or wood fiber. Annually, about 175 million seedlings are planted in areas totaling ~100,000 ha. Appropriate microsite selection is...

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Main Authors: Mohammed Henneb, Nelson Thiffault, Osvaldo Valeria
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-01-01
Series:Forests
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1999-4907/11/2/139