Research Progress in Cultivation of Large-diameter Timber Plantation in China
Large-diameter timber plantation plays a crucial role in secure supply of timber,eco-environment restoration,and sustainable forestry development.Research on forest plantation has primarily focused on the cultivation of large-diameter timber plantations.However,the research on large-diameter timber plantations in China started relatively late,and there is therefore a need to further develop,enhance,and integrate the key technologies for the high-quality cultivation of forest plantations.This paper makes a overview of the cultivation and development of large-diameter timer plantation in China,reviews the key technologies and related measures in site selection and regulation,selection and genetic improvement of tree species,stand structure regulation,and tending management,and summarizes the theoretical and technological advancements in this field.The key technologies that should be further strengthened in the future are proposed accordingly,aiming at offering references for the efficient cultivation of planted forest resources in China.