Light intensity related to stand density in mature stands of the western white pine type

C. A. Wellner

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Light intensity related to stand density in mature stands of the western white pine type

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Authors:

C. A. Wellner

Year:

1948

Type:

Scientific Journal

Station:

Rocky Mountain Research Station

Source:

Journal of Forestry. 46(1):16-19.

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Abstract

Where tolerance of forest trees or subordinate vegetation is a factor in management, the forester needs a simple field method of Estimating or forecasting light intensities in forest stands. The following article describes a method developed for estimating light intensity beneath the canopy in western white pine forests which may have application in other types.

Keywords

light intensity, stand density, western white pine, management

Citation

Wellner, C. A. 1948. Light intensity related to stand density in mature stands of the western white pine type. Journal of Forestry. 46(1):16-19.