Determining Ideal Timing of Row Thinning for a Cryptomeria japonica Plantation Using Event History Analysis

Effective time of thinning is essential for determining a silvicultural operation schedule. One of the most commonly used methods is the percentage of radial increase to assess the effect of thinning. However, it is difficult to determine the ideal time point due to variation in tree growth rates. E...

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Main Authors: Chih-Hsin Chung, Cheng-Jung Lin, Shu-Tzong Lin, Cho-ying Huang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2017-03-01
Series:Forests
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1999-4907/8/3/77