Stand density relationships

John C. Tappeiner

Treesearch

Stand density relationships

Informally Refereed

Authors:

John C. Tappeiner

Year:

2013

Type:

General Technical Report

Station:

Pacific Northwest Research Station

Source:

In: Anderson, P.D.; Ronnenberg, K.L., eds. Density management in the 21st century: west side story. Gen. Tech. Rep. PNW-GTR-880. Portland, OR: US Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Pacific Northwest Research Station: 110-111.

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Abstract

Th inning stands (managing their densities) aff ects the development of trees and understory plants as individuals, as well as stand-level characteristics like structure, microclimate, and stand growth, habitat for various species, and fuel and potential fi re severity. Th ese characteristics and the rate of changes are aff ected by thinning severity—the reduction in numbers of trees, the stand density, and also by the number, sizes, species, and growth rates of the trees retained. In addition, site variables like potential for severe wind and ice/snow storms, soil depth/rooting, root diseases, and others, have an eff ect.

Parent Publication

Density management in the 21st century: west side story

Keywords

density management, thinning severity, stand structure and composition, wood production, late-successional stands

Citation

Tappeiner, John C., II. 2013. Stand density relationships. In: Anderson, P.D.; Ronnenberg, K.L., eds. Density management in the 21st century: west side story. Gen. Tech. Rep. PNW-GTR-880. Portland, OR: US Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Pacific Northwest Research Station: 110-111.