Patterns of balsam fir mortality caused by an uncontrolled spruce budworm outbreak
Tree mortality caused by spruce budworm (Choristoneurafumiferana (Clem.)) defoliation was assessed annually from 1976 to 1985 in 20 mature balsam fir (Abiesbalsamea (L.) Mill.) stands on Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia, and was related to defoliation and to tree, stand, and site characteristics. Ten...
| Published in: | Canadian Journal of Forest Research |
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| Main Authors: | , |
| Format: | Article in Journal/Newspaper |
| Language: | English |
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Canadian Science Publishing
1989
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| Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1139/x89-165 http://www.nrcresearchpress.com/doi/pdf/10.1139/x89-165 |