Self-thinning and stockability of the circumboreal aspens (Populus tremuloides Michx., and P. tremula L.).

D. A. Perala; R.A. Leary; C.J. Cieszewski

doi:10.2737/NC-RP-335

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Self-thinning and stockability of the circumboreal aspens (Populus tremuloides Michx., and P. tremula L.).

Informally Refereed

Authors:

D. A. Perala, R.A. Leary, C.J. Cieszewski

Year:

1999

Type:

Research Paper

Station:

Northern Research Station

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.2737/NC-RP-335

Source:

Research Paper NC-335. St. Paul, MN: U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, Forest Service, North Central Research Station

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Abstract

Examines the stand diameter-density relationship of aspen across North America and Scandanavia, and how the level of this relationship might be climatically influenced.

Keywords

size-density, limiting relationship, carrying capacity, average mass density

Citation

Perala, D. A.; Leary, R.A.; Cieszewski, C.J. 1999. Self-thinning and stockability of the circumboreal aspens (Populus tremuloides Michx., and P. tremula L.). Research Paper NC-335. St. Paul, MN: U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, Forest Service, North Central Research Station