Effects of Increased Soil Scarification Intensity on Natural Regeneration of Scots Pine Pinus sylvestris L. and Birch Betula spp. L.

Effects of Increased Soil Scarification Intensity on Natural Regeneration of Scots Pine Pinus sylvestris L. and Birch Betula spp. L.

Achieving an optimal density of trees is essential for the final yield in commercial forestry. Soil scarification is commonly used in Scandinavia in order to produce successful regenerations of Scots pine (Pinus sylvestris L.), especially in areas with risk of browsing damage by moose (Alces alces L...

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Main Authors: Mona Saursaunet, Karen Marie Mathisen, Christina Skarpe
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2018-05-01
Series:Forests
Subjects:
downy birch
silver birch
tree density
growth
moose browsing
mineral soil
humus
clear-cut
natural regeneration
regeneration of pine
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1999-4907/9/5/262

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