Young pine stands growth on abandoned farmlands

Abstract

Afforestation of abandoned agricultural lands contributes significantly to carbon sequestration. The aim of the research is to study the growth dynamics of pine forests on abandoned farmlands. The average biometric parameters of the model trees indicate that the young stands in the study area are approaching the 20th age. Significant relationships were revealed between morphological parameters, which shows the sustainability of young trees growth dynamics. Carbon sequestration rate in young pine stands is high in low-density stands growing on abandoned farmlands where trees diameter increment rate is high. The height increment rate in the studied pine stands is 1.0-1.5 m lower than in natural high-density forests.