This analysis included ≈3,700 permanent sampling plots (500 m2 each) located in mixed uneven-aged stands and 55,508 trees. Individual tree and stand growth models were developed for silver fir, European beech and Norway spruce. In addition, stand growth models were developed for pure stands of these species and for other mixed stands. Total productivity models for pure and mixed uneven-aged stands of silver fir, European beech and Norway spruce were developed and the applicability of the results for future management with mixed silver fir-European beech-Norway spruce mountain forests was discussed.
B.03 Paper at an international scientific conference
COBISS.SI-ID: 3502246The study included 17,045 permanent sampling plots in the Dinaric region in Slovenia (879 km2). Mean annual diameter increments of fir, beech, and spruce were 3.37, 2.86 and 3.70 mm, respectively. The individual tree growth models for all three tree species were constructed. The multivariate analysis showed significant influence of tree (social status, damage of a tree, dbh) and stand parameters (stand basal area, developmental stage) on the diameter growth. Additionally, stand growth models and total productivity of pure and mixed stands were developed. The influence of stand mixture on an individual tree growth and the total stand productivity was evaluated and the applicability of the results for future management with mixed silver fir-European beech-Norway spruce mountain forests was discussed.
B.03 Paper at an international scientific conference
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