Yield and Thinning Experiments

Long-term yield and thinning experiments with indigenous tree species

Project No. P/5/2, Projekt leader Dipl.-Ing. Günter Rössler 

Long-term yield and thinning experiments with exotic tree species

Project No. P/5/3, Project leader Dipl.-Ing. Ferdinand Kristöfel 

New thinning experiments with Norway spruce, pine and beech

Project No. P/5/5, Project leader Dipl.-Ing. Günter Rössler 

It is hoped that the expected findings on growth and growth behaviour can be used to develop decision-support systems helping to elaborate appropriate thinning methods and to assess growth and yield of exotic species.

The long-term experiments, some of which date back to the 19th century have provided information on general growth patterns and offer valuable reference material in the study of current questions such as on growth changes following environmental changes.

Current silvicultural and economic issues and the necessity to replace experimental plots which are phased out require the continuous updating of the projects.