Thinning: An overview

dc.contributor.authorGonçalves, Ana Cristina
dc.contributor.editorGonçalves, Ana Cristina
dc.date.accessioned2021-04-20T10:05:50Z
dc.date.available2021-04-20T10:05:50Z
dc.date.issued2021
dc.description.abstractThinning is one of the primordial silvicultural practices. It has been analysed by its methods and intensities, associated to the tree selection criteria. Yet, while some methods are of generalised use, others were developed for specific purposes. The goal of this review is to compile the existing information regarding tree selection, thinning methods and intensity as well as their effects on trees and stands. The effects of thinning indicate a reduction of density and a trend towards an increase of growth rates at tree level for a short time after thinning. Biomass and volume show similar or smaller values when compared to unthinned stands. Mortality and growth stagnation, especially in stands with low stability or vigour, can also occur. The modifications in stand structure can enhance its role as an adaptive measure.por
dc.identifier.authoremailacag@uevora.pt
dc.identifier.citationGonçalves, A.C.; 2021. Thinning: An overview. In: Silviculture. Ana Cristina Gonçalves (ed). InTech, London, United Kingdom. (chapter 3). 41-58 pp. DOI: 10.5772/intechopen.93436por
dc.identifier.doi10.5772/intechopen.93436por
dc.identifier.isbn978-1-83968-449-4
dc.identifier.scientificarea578por
dc.identifier.sharewithMEDpor
dc.identifier.uriDOI: 10.5772/intechopen.87532
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/10174/29706
dc.language.isoengpor
dc.publisherInTechpor
dc.rightsrestrictedAccesspor
dc.subjectmethodpor
dc.subjectintensitypor
dc.subjectstand structurepor
dc.subjectgrowthpor
dc.subjectadaptive measurepor
dc.titleThinning: An overviewpor
dc.typebookPartpor
degois.publication.firstPage41por
degois.publication.lastPage58por
degois.publication.locationLondon, United Kingdompor
degois.publication.titleSilviculturepor

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