Effect of Thinning Intensity and Crown Class on Narrow-Leaved Ash (Fraxinus angustifolia Vahl.) Epicormic Branching

Thinning has an important role in silviculture practice for quality and thick stem production. But, epicormic branches decrease the value of the trunk or timber as a result of thinning, especially in broadleaved species. In this study, the effect of thinning intensity and crown class on epicormic br...

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Main Authors: Emrah Çiçek, Faruk Yılmaz, Ali Kemal Özbayram, Tarık Çitgez
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Artvin Çoruh Üniversitesi 2012-04-01
Series:Artvin Çoruh Üniversitesi Orman Fakültesi Dergisi
Subjects:
ash
Online Access:http://ofd.artvin.edu.tr/issue/2264/29831