期刊
ECOSCIENCE
卷 16, 期 1, 页码 48-57出版社
TAYLOR & FRANCIS INC
DOI: 10.2980/16-1-3181
关键词
insect attack; intermediate natural disturbance; salvage cutting; snow breakage; stand resistance; windthrow
类别
An analysis of natural disturbances in the Julian Alps was carried out in the Jelovica-Pokljuka region (9627 ha) for the period 1979-2006. Data from salvage cuttings were used to examine the occurrence of windthrow, snow break, and insect attack disturbances in relation to site and stand characteristics, previous disturbances, and forest management. Forest stands at the site were characterized by a high growing stock (400 m(3).ha(-1) on average) and a large proportion of Norway spruce (87%). Salvage cutting due to windthrow, snow break and insect attacks was strongly related to altitude, aspect, topographic position, diameter structure, developmental phase of the stands, and forest landscape heterogeneity. Pole stands were more susceptible to snow breakage and less susceptible to windthrow and insect attack. A more heterogeneous forest landscape increased the risk of windthrow and insect attack occurrence, while the severity of all natural disturbances was lower in more heterogeneous forest landscapes. Natural disturbances and previous cuttings also significantly influenced the likelihood of occurrence and the severity of subsequent disturbances. To improve stand resistance, forest management measures considering the silviculture system and thinning are discussed.
作者
我是这篇论文的作者
点击您的名字以认领此论文并将其添加到您的个人资料中。
推荐
暂无数据