The structural complexity index SCI is useful for quantifying structural diversity of Estonian hemiboreal forests
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DOI: 10.1016/j.foreco.2021.119093
Abstract: Abstract Comprehensive description and quantification of stand structure is needed for managing or maintaining forests as complex systems. The tree position and diameter based structural complexity index SCI was used to quantify the structural heterogeneity… read more here.
Keywords: structural diversity; structural complexity; index sci; complexity index ... See more keywords
Effect of Stem Snapping on Aspen Timber Assortment Recovery in Hemiboreal Forests
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DOI: 10.3390/f12010028
Abstract: Post-disturbance salvage logging mitigates economic loss after windthrow, and the value of salvaged timber is strongly linked to its quality and dimensions. We studied the occurrence of wind-induced damage of aspen in the hemiboreal forests… read more here.
Keywords: timber; hemiboreal forests; snapping height; height ... See more keywords