Assessing the effect of pruning and thinning on crown fire hazard in young Atlantic maritime pine forests

Management of fuel to minimize crown fire hazard is a key challenge in Atlantic forests, particularly for pine species. However, a better understanding of effectiveness of silvicultural treatments, especially forest pruning, for hazard reduction is required. Here we evaluate pruning and thinning as...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Journal of environmental management 2018-01, Vol.205, p.9-17
Hauptverfasser:	Hevia, Andrea, Crabiffosse, Alejandra, Álvarez-González, Juan Gabriel, Ruiz-González, Ana Daria, Majada, Juan
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Biomass Canopy base height Canopy bulk density Fires Forestry Forests Pinus Pinus pinaster Silviculture Spain Vertical canopy fuel distribution Wildfires
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