This review describes key regeneration characteristics of the genus Fagus as represented
by its four most prominent species: F. crenata (Fc), F. grandifolia (Fg), F. orientalis (Fo) and …

An algorithm to automatically detect and measure knots in CT images of softwood beams
was developed. The algorithm is based on the use of 3D connex components and a 3D …

It is acknowledged that trees behave remarkably plastic in response to environmental
conditions. Even so, knowledge of how tree architecture in pure and mixed stands compare …

For about half a century, attempts have been made to manage forests as close to nature as
possible. This management targeted the creation of structures that resemble those found in …

The aim of this study was to develop statistical models for first order branchiness in young
planted forest stands of pedunculate oak (Quercus robur L.) and European beech (Fagus …

Timber quality is the main driver of timber prices and is strongly influenced by the
competition a tree experiences until its day of harvest. Regulating competition is an integral …

Knot-related defects are important criteria for timber grading of valuable tree species. Clear-
wood production through pruning has been an important issue in silviculture and forest …

Branch development in the lower part of stem is critical to both early stem growth and wood
quality of the most valuable section of tree, and its regulation through planting density has …

Knowledge about the wood quality of standing trees is crucial in that it serves as an
excellent means for nearly all stages of the wood-supply chain. Better information about …

Accurate information on the timber quality of hardwoods is often lacking, in particular for
standing trees. In situ measurements of timber quality have the potential to improve the …