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Stem Quality of European Beech in Latvia and Its Effect on Tree and Stand Monetary Value Cover

Stem Quality of European Beech in Latvia and Its Effect on Tree and Stand Monetary Value

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/prolas-2021-0042 | Journal eISSN: 2255-890X | Journal ISSN: 1407-009X
Language: English
Page range: 292 - 298
Submitted on: Mar 8, 2021
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Accepted on: Aug 16, 2021
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Published on: Sep 13, 2021
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
Publication frequency: 6 issues per year

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