Dynamics of tree layer composition, tree age and large diameter trees in Habitats Directive Annex I forest habitats in Estonia on the basis of monitoring data collected from 2010–2012
By: Anneli Palo and Mark Gimbutas
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Submitted on: Jan 13, 2014
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