Many current stand management guidelines propose low initial stand densities and strong
density reductions in order to lower the costs of stand establishment, to accelerate stand …

Thinning 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 …

Stand structural complexity and growth partitioning between different tree sizes influence
trees competition and resource use efficiency, and thus are closely linked to stand …

Litterfall is the primary interface between the forest canopy and forest floor for efficient
carbon and nutrient cycling. However, there is limited knowledge on factors that influence D …

Thinning is commonly applied to increase the tree growth in forest stands by improving the
availability of water, light, and nutrients. However, thinning also can increase soil …

Laser scanning sensors mounted on drones enable on-demand quantification of forest
structure through the collection of high-density point clouds (500+ points m− 2). These point …

Pre-commercial (PCT) and commercial thinning (CT) are important silvicultural tools applied
to spruce-fir (Picea-Abies) forests, a key forest type in the northeastern portion of North …

The effects of site and climate on the self-thinning line, a key characteristic that defines forest
dynamics, have been the subject of research for decades. However, contrasting results have …

Background As is widely known, an increasing number of forest areas were managed to
preserve and enhance the health of forest ecosystems. However, previous research on …

Despite the widespread use of pre-commercial (PCT) and commercial thinning (CT) in
spruce-fir (Picea-Abies) forests of North America, critical knowledge gaps exist on their long …