Features of the Structure of Pine Stands on Bolshoy Solovetsky Island

Pine forests on Bolshoy Solovetsky Island exhibit unique structural characteristics, including low timber stocks (53–92 m³/ha) and high taper rates, with relative heights 36–45% lower than mainland pine stands. The study, conducted across 34 sampling areas representing dominant forest types (cowberry, blueberry, and sphagnum), found that most stands are uneven-aged, with only 3% being even-aged. Trees in these forests grow slowly, averaging 109–114 years, with diameters of 21–22 cm but low heights (12–14 m). A negative correlation between relative height and age suggests growth constraints linked to the island's conditions.

Sobolev, A. N., Feklistov, P. A.,. (2022). Features of the Structure of Pine Stands on Bolshoy Solovetsky Island. Lesnoy Zhurnal (Forestry Journal), (1), 77–87. https://doi.org/10.37482/0536-1036-2022-1-77-87