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Measurements

A summary of the variables monitored at this site can be found here.

Description

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Date of installation 20/10/1994
Planting year 1974
Main tree species Sitka Spruce
Other tree species present in plot  
Forest type Plantation. BEAR code 33.
Sylvicultural system  
Tree density  
Biomass/volume 586 m3/ha (2005)
Basal area 77.4 m2/ha (2005)
Local Yield Class 18
Plot dimensions 0.299 ha
Altitude 300 m
Mean slope 1 %
Geology Quaternary deposits from palaeozoic rocks
Topography Plateau
Aspect South East
Rainfall 1200 mm
Provisional soil type (FAO 1988) Umbric gleysol

 

Surrounding habitat

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