Bite Me: Bark Stripping Showed Negligible Effect on Volume Growth of Norway Spruce in Latvia.

ABSTRACT: Over the past few decades, increasing populations of cervid species in the Baltic region have reduced the quality and vitality of cultivated Norway spruce (Picea abies (L.) Karst.) stands. This study evaluated the effect of bark stripping on the volume growth of spruce trees in Latvia. Data collection took place in two forest stands. In each stand, 20 Norway spruce trees were sampled, 10 with visible bark damage scars and 10 control trees. Stem discs were collected from control trees at specified heights (0 m, 0.5 m, 1 m, 1.3 m, and 2 m, and then at one-metre intervals up to the top) and from damaged trees at additional specific points relative to the damage. Each disc was sanded and scanned; tree ring widths were measured in 16 radial directions using WinDendro 2012a software. Annu

SUBMITTER: Liepina AA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11313968 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature