Early stem and form pruning effects on short-term tree growth and stem quality in hardwood plantations: differing results in Nothofagus dombeyi and Nothofagus alpina in south-central Chile
Revista: Frontiers in Forests and Global ChangeAutores: Soto, D.; Donoso, P.; Navarro, C.; Fernández, M.P.Fecha: 2025 Abstract Nothofagus species dominate the temperate forests of South America. Among them, Nothofagus dombeyi and Nothofagus alpina are long-lived, fast-growing pioneer trees with high-quality timber, which makes them attractive for plantation forestry. Unlike conifers, however, these species—particularly N. dombeyi—often […]