Collection of empirical data on forest recovery from storm-related windthrow in 2008, Slovenia

This summer we started gathering empirical data for WP2 on forest recovery after windthrow. We performed the measurements at three sites (Črnivec, Bohor, Trnovski gozd) that were affected by summer storms in 2008. Plots were already established in 2012 and remeasured in 2014 providing valuable insight into the first 10 years of forest recovery. 

Upper part of Črnivec windthrow site completely overgrown by Avenella flexuosa which inhibits the development of natural regeneration
Well developed natural regeneration in the lower part of Črnivec windthrow site
Windthow area in Trnovski gozd
Windthow area in Trnovski gozd
Natural regeneration in Trnovski gozd

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