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Size–density trajectory in regenerated maritime pine stands after fire

dc.contributor.authorEnes, Teresa
dc.contributor.authorLousada, José Luís
dc.contributor.authorAranha, José
dc.contributor.authorCerveira, Adelaide
dc.contributor.authorAlegria, C.M.M.
dc.contributor.authorFonseca, Teresa
dc.date.accessioned2019-11-23T00:06:10Z
dc.date.available2019-11-23T00:06:10Z
dc.date.issued2019
dc.description.abstractResearch Highlights: This study bridges a gap of knowledge about the maximum size–density trajectory for juvenile stands of maritime pine. The continuity of the trajectory along the development stages to maturity is assured with a straightforward approach providing support to determine optimum density along all the revolution periods for the species. Background and Objectives: Forest fire is a significant threat to forests in the Mediterranean regions, but also a natural disturbance that plays a vital role in the perpetuation of forest stands. In recent decades, there has been an increase of burnt area in maritime forests in Portugal, followed by an increased interest in managing the natural and usually abundant regeneration occurring after the fires. The gap in the knowledge of growth dynamics for juvenile stages, for these forest systems, currently constrains their correct management, for forest planning, particularly in determining the optimal densities. The study aims to identify the maximum attainable density trajectory at the early stages of development of the species that could support a non-empirical definition of silvicultural prescriptions and thinning decisions, along the revolution. Materials and Methods: A representative data set collected in stands regenerated after fire supports the analysis of the maximum size–density trajectory for the species. Results: The maximum size–density trajectory for the juvenile stands deviates from the expected trajectory defined in the self-thinning line published for the species. Significant deviation occurs at the lower end of the line, indicating the need for a reevaluation of the existing self-thinning line. We propose a new self-thinning model for the species that explicitly considers the behavior of size–density for juvenile stands. The new model assures a logical continuity for the trajectory from the young stages of development to maturity. Conclusions: The proposed model based on the maximum attainable size–density trajectory provides ecological-based support to define silvicultural guidelines for management of the species.pt_PT
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dc.identifier.citationENES, Teresa [et al.] (2019). Size–Density Trajectory in Regenerated Maritime Pine Stands after Fire. Forests. ISSN 1999-4907. 10:12, 1057.pt_PT
dc.identifier.doi10.3390/f10121057pt_PT
dc.identifier.issn1999-4907
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/10400.11/6775
dc.language.isoengpt_PT
dc.peerreviewedyespt_PT
dc.publisherMDPIpt_PT
dc.rights.urihttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/pt_PT
dc.subjectSelf-thinningpt_PT
dc.subjectPinus pinaster Aitonpt_PT
dc.subjectNatural regenerationpt_PT
dc.subjectForest managementpt_PT
dc.titleSize–density trajectory in regenerated maritime pine stands after firept_PT
dc.typejournal article
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oaire.citation.issue12pt_PT
oaire.citation.startPage1057pt_PT
oaire.citation.titleForestspt_PT
oaire.citation.volume10pt_PT
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