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Forest and Grassland Resources Research ›› 2024›› Issue (2): 124-132.doi: 10.13466/j.cnki.lczyyj.2024.02.015

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Effects of Mixed Betula luminifera and Phyllostachys edulis with Different Proportions on the Growth of Cunninghamia lanceolata after Thinning

SUN Kun1(), WU Dayu2, SUN Honggang1()   

  1. 1. Subtropical Forestry Research Institute,Chinese Academy of Forestry,Hangzhou 311400,China
    2. Qingyuan County Natural Resources and Planning Bureau,Qingyuan 323800,Zhejiang,China
  • Received:2024-01-12 Revised:2024-04-15 Online:2024-04-28 Published:2024-09-02

Abstract:

Scientifically reasonable mixed planting can restore soil fertility,enhance forest productivity,improve low-quality and low-efficiency forests,and achieve scientifically efficient management of Cunninghamia lanceolata plantations.By conducting forest thinning in Cunninghamia lanceolata plantations,mixed forests can be created with different proportions of Cunninghamia lanceolata and other species such as Betula luminifera or Phyllostachys edulis.This includes combinations with ratios of Cunninghamia lanceolata to Betula luminifera or Betula luminifera at 1∶1,2∶1,and 3∶1,respectively.The objective is to investigate the effects of mixed planting on the growth characteristics and functional traits of Cunninghamia lanceolata individuals.The results indicate that:1)Compared to pure forests,mixed planting increases the intensity of competition among trees.Additionally,the competition intensity between Cunninghamia lanceolata and Betula luminifera in mixed forests is lower than that between Cunninghamia lanceolata and Phyllostachys edulis.2)Mixed planting of Cunninghamia lanceolata with Betula luminifera and Phyllostachys edulis both increase the leaf area index(LAI)of Cunninghamia lanceolata.3)With the increase in Cunninghamia lanceolata retention density,the contents of available nitrogen,available phosphorus,and organic matter in the soil decrease.Compared to pure forests,mixed planting leads to a decrease of available nitrogen content in the soil but an increase in available phosphorus.4)As the retention density of Cunninghamia lanceolata increases,the individual tree volume of Cunninghamia lanceolata decreases,while the total stand volume increases in contrast.In Cunninghamia lanceolata mixed forests with Betula luminifera and Phyllostachys edulis,both the individual tree volume and the stand volume of Cunninghamia lanceolata are higher than those in pure forests of Cunninghamia lanceolata alone.In Cunninghamia lanceolata mixed forests with Betula luminifera,the individual tree volume and stand volume of Cunninghamia lanceolata are similarly greater than those in mixed forests with Phyllostachys edulis.5)The Hegyi competition index shows a highly significant negative correlation with the individual volume of Cunninghamia lanceolata(P<0.01);the individual volume of Cunninghamia lanceolata is significantly positively correlated with leaf area(P<0.05);available phosphorus is highly significantly positively correlated with individual volume and stand volume(P<0.01),and soil organic matter content is significantly positively correlated with stand volume(P<0.05).Based on the above findings,Cunninghamia lanceolata mixed forests with Betula luminifera are superior to those with Phyllostachys edulis in various aspects.Additionally,when the ratio of Cunninghamia lanceolata to Betula luminifera is 1∶1,it has the best promoting effect on the individual growth of Cunninghamia lanceolata,which is beneficial for cultivating large-diameter Cunninghamia lanceolata and improving stand quality.At the same time,attention should be paid to stand yield.When the ratio of Cunninghamia lanceolata to Betula luminifera is 3∶1,the stand volume of Cunninghamia lanceolata is maximized.

Key words: Cunninghamia lanceolata, Hegyi competition index, leaf area index, available phosphorus, stand volume

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