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Date Published:
2022
Resource Type:
Peer-Reviewed Publications
Resource Description:
This peer-reviewed publication compares the degree of competition in current and historical forests through relative stand density index. The authors' analysis shows that historical frequent-fire forests were significantly less dense than contemporary forests, meaning trees competed less for resources. The authors argue that creating significantly lower density stands of trees with minimal competition could increase the resilience of forests to drought and wildfire.
