| Abstract: | Dahurian larch (Larix gmelinii Rupr.) Rupr is one of the dominant species in both natural and man-made forests in northeast China. Effects of site factors,
including topography, soil properties and nutrient elements (P, Ca, K, Mg, Mn, Zn, Cu, Ag, Co and Ni) on the growth of larch
were analyzed in detail, qualitatively and quantitatively. The ordination technique was used to group the site factors and
to classify sites for larch. Analysis indicated that height growth, diameter (DBH) and volume of the larch varied among site
types and this will be of theoretical and practical significance in developing larch plantations. |
