Essays about: "Picea sitchensis"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 7 essays containing the words Picea sitchensis.

  1. 1. Comparison of native and introduced tree species in a range from low to high productivity sites in southern Sweden

    University essay from SLU/Southern Swedish Forest Research Centre

    Author : Gailene Brazaityte; [2023]
    Keywords : introduced tree species; low productivity sites; moderate productivity sites; high productivity sites; Picea abies; Pinus sylvestris; Betula pendula; Picea glauca; Picea mariana; Picea sitchensis; Pinus contorta; Pseudotsuga menziesii; Abies grandis; Populus balsamifera; Larix x eurolepis; Populus tremula × Populus tremuloides;

    Abstract : The dilemma of climate change, biodiversity conservation and economic efficiency in nowadays forestry leads us to search for the new solutions. Introduction of non-native tree species becomes a more frequently explored field as a solution for the future problems. READ MORE

  3. 2. Phenotypic differences between plus-tree progenies of Sitka spruce (Picea sitchensis) and a comparison with Norway spruce (Picea abies)

    University essay from SLU/Southern Swedish Forest Research Centre

    Author : Teresa López-Andújar Fustel; [2019]
    Keywords : Picea sitchensis; growth; heritability; phenotypic and genetic correlations;

    Abstract : Forest productivity and economic gains are two of the most important aspects to consider when managing forests these days. The performance of these depends on rotation periods and yields providing new opportunities to maximize earnings from the forest site and plant material. READ MORE

  4. 3. Volume and taper equations for Sitka spruce (Picea sitchensis (Bong.) Carr.), Norway spruce (Picea abies (L.) Karst.) and White spruce (Picea glauca (Moench) Voss) in Iceland

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Forest Resource Management

    Author : Larus Heidarsson; [2014]
    Keywords : single-tree stem volume; stem diameter;

    Abstract : The aim of this study was to evaluate different types of volume and taper equations that can be used to predict single-tree stem volume and stem diameter at any given height along the tree stem for plantation grown Sitka spruce (Picea sitchensis (Bong.) Carr.), Norway spruce (Picea abies (L. READ MORE

  5. 4. Sitkagranens potentiella merproduktion jämfört med vanlig gran i Hallands län

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Forest Ecology and Management

    Author : Emil Bengtsson; Rasmus Nilsson; [2012]
    Keywords : produktionsjämförelse; Picea sitchensis; Picea abies; Halland;

    Abstract : Sitka spruce (Picea sitchensis) is not considered to be a native species to Swedish forests. It´s origin is the pacific coast of Northern America, an area that is dominated by a coastal climate which makes it likely to believe that it would be well suited for growing in the south-west of Sweden. READ MORE

  6. 5. Överlevnad, tillväxt och skador i planteringar av sitkagran (Picea sitchensis) efter stormen Gudrun

    University essay from SLU/Southern Swedish Forest Research Centre

    Author : Erik Kristensen; [2011]
    Keywords : sitka ; gran; frost; svamp; skötsel;

    Abstract : Sitka spruce (Picea sitchensis (Bong.) Carr) is just like Norway spruce (Picea abies) a species in thegenus picea. The natural range of Sitka spruce is a narrow strip along the west coast of North America. Itis the most coastal of all picea species, and very dependent on the mild and humid climate along thepacific coast. READ MORE