Western redcedar (Thuja plicata) is an important tree in western North America that
produces high-value wood. The species is common in natural forests, but much less …

Demand for alternative energy sources has led to increased interest in intensive biomass
production. When applied across a broad spatial extent, intensive biomass production in …

Coast redwood (Sequoia sempervirens (Lamb. ex. D. Don) Endl.) is unique among conifer
species because of its longevity, the great sizes of individual trees, and its propensity to …

Mixed-severity fires are increasingly recognized as common in Pseudotsuga forests of the
Pacific Northwest and may be an important mechanism for developing or maintaining their …

Mongolian pine (Pinus sylvestris var. Mongolica) is among the most commonly used
coniferous afforestation tree species for building shelter forests in vast areas of northern …

Variable-density thinning (VDT) can be used to start the conversion of young homogeneous
conifer plantations to the single-tree selection system. A design for VDT is presented, which …

Forest aboveground biomass (AGB) is an important indicator for characterizing forest
ecosystem structures and functions. Therefore, how to effectively investigate forest AGB is a …

Intact riparian ecosystems are rich in biological diversity, but throughout the world, many
have been degraded. Biodiversity declines, particularly of vertebrates, have led to …

The overall objectives of commercial thinning are to increase individual stem growth and,
arguably, to increase stand yield. Yet few empirical results are available that would confirm …

Young stands are commonly assumed to require centuries to develop into late-successional
forest habitat. This viewpoint reflects the fact that young stands often lack many of the …