T/GXAS 296-2022 Technical Guidelines for the Near-Natural Transformation of Artificial Pinus massoniana Forests
T/GXAS 296-2022
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Scope
Scope: This document defines the terms and definitions involved in the near-natural transformation of Pinus massoniana plantations, establishes the objectives and principles of the transformation, and provides operational instructions for stand selection, target tree selection before transformation, selection and removal of interfering trees, opening of forest gaps, understory replanting, management of broadleaf species, and management of Pinus massoniana target trees, as well as file management. This document is applicable to the near-natural transformation and management of Pinus massoniana plantations in the subtropical region of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. Main technical content: This document defines the terms and definitions involved in the near-natural transformation of Pinus massoniana plantations, establishes the objectives and principles of the transformation, and provides operational instructions for stand selection, target tree selection before transformation, selection and removal of interfering trees, opening of forest gaps, understory replanting, management of broadleaf species, and management of Pinus massoniana target trees, as well as file management. This document is applicable to the near-natural transformation and management of Pinus massoniana plantations in the subtropical region of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region.