Age-related Crown Thinning: Common but not Universal in Tropical and Temperate Forest Trees

Gap dynamics theory proposes that forest canopy gaps provide the high light levels needed for regeneration. Little attention has been given to more gradual alternatives; however, recent studies have demonstrated declines in within-crown leaf area index with tree size in temperate forest trees. Our p...

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Main Author: Quinn, Eadaoin Maria Ines
Other Authors: Thomas, Sean C.
Language:en_ca
Published: 2013
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Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/1807/43309