Reproduction of native forest species in the process of non-continuous felling

Abstract

In the article the questions of optimization of species composition of forests of the Republic of Belarus through the rehabilitation of native forest species. The objects of recovery are softwood trees (birch, aspen, grey alder), which occupy ≈ 30% of the total area of forest land. The problem of formation of optimal species structure of forests is still far from its solution. Data analysis 2 the state production forestry associations showed that ov er the last two decades, area under 20 years to those young stands, is a minimum from 20.4 to 51.7% of the area of forested land in this age group. Optimization of species composition of forests is on a recovery path of the cutting area of the main use and renovation of plantations. The article presents the experien ce of the recovery of indigenous tree stands on the place of derivatives by carrying out selective felling and con tinuous deforestation clearcutting with preservation of undergrowth and measures to promote natural regeneration.