Influence of thinning on acidic deposition in Chinese fir plantations

• Published in: Journal of Central South University Vol. 21; no. 2; pp. 694 - 700
• Main Authors: Liu, Si-mian, Tian, Da-lun, Xiang, Wen-hua, Yan, Wen-de, Liu, Yun-guo, Hu, Xin-jiang
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Heidelberg Central South University 01.02.2014
• Subjects: Engineering; Metallic Materials; Chinese fir; biomass; soil properties; thinning; acidic deposition

Acidic deposition, which is mainly caused by atmospheric pollution, is one of the global environmental problems. Thinning is an effective management to improve the tree productivity, reduce the wildfire risk and maintain a healthy forest. Since thinning may reduce the effect of acidic deposition, th...