<abstract xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><p>This research is aimed at determining the health condition and productivity of Scots pine (<italic>Pinus sylvestris</italic> L.) stands created during 1906–1908 on the initiative of Prof. V. D. Ogievsky. The scheme of silvicultural experiments included: determining the influence of different widths and directions of clear felling on the natural regeneration, testing of pine plantations of pure and mixed composition and the choice of methods for their creation. In terms of health condition, 103–105-year-old artificial pine stands are weakened and their health condition is slightly worse compared to the aged pines of natural origin. The productivity of age-old linden-pine plantations is higher than of pure pine plantations, and the stock of stem wood in plantations created by seed sowing and marketability is higher compared to the plantations created by planting seedlings.</p></abstract>

This research is aimed at determining the health condition and productivity of Scots pine (Pinus sylvestris L.) stands created during 1906–1908 on the initiative of Prof. V. D. Ogievsky. The scheme of silvicultural experiments included: determining the influence of different widths and directions of clear felling on the natural regeneration, testing of pine plantations of pure and mixed composition and the choice of methods for their creation. In terms of health condition, 103–105-year-old artificial pine stands are weakened and their health condition is slightly worse compared to the aged pines of natural origin. The productivity of age-old linden-pine plantations is higher than of pure pine plantations, and the stock of stem wood in plantations created by seed sowing and marketability is higher compared to the plantations created by planting seedlings.

Current state and productivity of age-old experimental plantations of prof. V.D. Ogievsky in the northeastern part of Ukraine

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This research is aimed at determining the health condition and productivity of Scots pine (Pinus sylvestris L.) stands created during 1906–1908 on the...

Current state and productivity of age-old experimental plantations of prof. V.D. Ogievsky in the northeastern part of Ukraine

Article Category: Original Article

Published Online: Sep 19, 2021

Page range: 195 - 202

Received: Dec 15, 2020

Accepted: May 19, 2021

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/ffp-2021-0020

© 2021 M. Zhezhkun, L.V. Demianenko, published by Sciendo

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