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http://dx.doi.org/10.5532/KJAFM.2015.17.1.58

Wind Stability of Commercially Important Tree Species and Silvicultural Implications, Daegwallyeong Korea  

Moktan, Mani Ram (Division of Forest Soil and Water Conservation, Department of Forest Conservation, Korea Forest Research Institute)
Kwon, Jino (Division of Forest Soil and Water Conservation, Department of Forest Conservation, Korea Forest Research Institute)
Lim, Joo-Hoon (Division of Forest Soil and Water Conservation, Department of Forest Conservation, Korea Forest Research Institute)
Shin, Moon-Hyun (Division of Forest Soil and Water Conservation, Department of Forest Conservation, Korea Forest Research Institute)
Park, Chan-Woo (Division of Forest Soil and Water Conservation, Department of Forest Conservation, Korea Forest Research Institute)
Bae, Sang-Won (Division of Forest Soil and Water Conservation, Department of Forest Conservation, Korea Forest Research Institute)
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Korean Journal of Agricultural and Forest Meteorology / v.17, no.1, 2015 , pp. 58-68 More about this Journal
Abstract
This study compares the wind stability of Larix kaempferi (Lamb.) Carr., Pinus koraiensis Sie. & Zucc. and Abies holophylla Maxim. to understand and inform wind risk management of these plantation trees at Daegwallyeong, Korea. Temporary square plots of $20m{\times}20m$ ($400m^2$) were laid out, and DBH (Diameter at Breast Height) and height for trees greater than 10 cm in DBH were measured by species. A total of 15 plots with 5 plots each in L. kaempferi, P. koraiensis and A. holophylla stands were sampled at random. Among the species, A. holophylla and P. koraiensis have comparatively lower h/d (Height/DBH) ratios than L. kaempferi. These results indicate that the former two species are more wind firm than the latter species. About 9% of the L. kaempferi trees have higher h/d ratios than the critical threshold limit 80. These trees are vulnerable to wind damage and should be removed in the next thinning regime. The analysis of variance detected a significant difference (p < 0.05) in the h/d ratios and Gini coefficient indicating species differences and DBH size variation, respectively. Gini coefficient was 16.4% in A. holophylla, 15.9% in P. koraiensis and 14% in L. kaempferi stands indicating limited DBH size variation. Lower h/d ratios are attributed to thinning in these stands and tree morphological differences. To increase wind firmness, low thinning should concentrate to remove trees with the h/d ratio above 80 coinciding at the time of stand distinction phase. Forest managers and practitioners should measure and maintain h/d ratios of trees below the critical threshold limit of 80 through stand density management. Variable density thinning approach should be tested to increase tree DBH sizes of the even-aged stands.
Keywords
Wind stability; Silviculture; Height/diameter ratio; Korean white pine; Manchurian fir; Japanese larch;
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