South African Forestry Journal · 1980 · 31 citations · 4 references
AgricultureForestryForest ConservationForest ManagementPruning SystemsForest GrowthPruning IntensityPruning ManagementPruning SeverityPruning StrategiesCanopy Pruning ResponseGrowth Performance Of Timber SpeciesGrowth RatesPruningPruning MechanismsTimber Quality AssessmentTimber Quality RecoveryTree Pruning Management
Summary A pruning trial in Eucalyptus grandis with six pruning regimes and a control displayed negligible effects on growth rates. Recovery after removal of up to 50% of the live crown was rapid. Gains in knot-free timber were insignificantly small while degrade due to stresses induced by severe pruning were not significant. Corrective pruning and brashing for access only is advocated.
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