Journal of the Korean Wood Science and Technology

The Korean Society of Wood Science & Technology (한국목재공학회)
권호 표지
DOI QR코드

DOI QR Code

Tree-Ring Analysis for Understanding Growth of Larix kaempferi

  • Jeong-Deok JU (Departments of Forest Science, Chungbuk National University) ;
  • Chang-Seob SHIN (Departments of Forest Science, Chungbuk National University) ;
  • Jeong-Wook SEO (Department of Wood & Paper Science, Chungbuk National University)
  • Received : 2023.05.31
  • Accepted : 2023.07.31
  • Published : 2023.09.25
Download PDF
⟨ Previous Next ⟩

Abstract

The present study conducted a stem analysis to trace growth information of Japanese larch (Larix kaempferi) and predict the future changes in growth volume. For this purpose, six L. kaempferi trees over 47 years old were cut at 1-2 m intervals from a height of 0.2 m, and circular plates of 5 cm thickness were collected for stem analysis. The analysis indicated that approximately 1-8 years are required to grow up to chest height. The annual height and diameter growth increased rapidly until the trees are 15 years old and gradually decreased after 20 years. The volume of 30-year-old trees in Oegam-ri forests, which were well-managed after artificial reforestation, was 0.4837 m3, whereas that in unmanaged Singi-ri forests was 0.1956 m3. Although the volume of individual trees differed greatly depending on the forest management status, it was found that the volume increased by 1.67-1.76, 2.49, and 3.49 times at 40, 50, and 60 years age, respectively, compared to the legal harvesting age 30. Therefore, factors such as the carbon dioxide reduction effect, forest management benefits, and the condition of trees at the site should be considered before harvesting trees.

Keywords

Acknowledgement

This research was supported by the Chungbuk National University, Korea National University Develop- ment Project (2021).

References

  1. Ahn, K.S., Pang, S.J., Oh, J.K. 2021. Prediction of withdrawal resistance of single screw on Korean wood products. Journal of the Korean Wood Science and Technology 49(1): 93-102. https://doi.org/10.5658/WOOD.2021.49.1.93
  2. Chang, Y.S., Kim, S., Kim, K.M., Yeo, H., Shim, K.B. 2018. Quantification of carbon reduction effects of domestic wood products for valuation of public benefit. Journal of the Korean Wood Science and Technology 46(2): 202-210. https://doi.org/10.5658/WOOD.2018.46.2.202
  3. Choi, G.W., Yang, S.M., Lee, H.J., Kim, J.H., Choi, K.H., Kang, S.G. 2020. A study on the block shear strength according to the layer composition of and adhesive type of Ply-lam CLT. Journal of the Korean Wood Science and Technology 48(6): 791-806. https://doi.org/10.5658/WOOD.2020.48.6.791
  4. Frank, R. 1996. TSAP Time Series Analysis and Presentation. Version 3.0 Reference Manual. Rinntech, Heidelberg, Germany.
  5. Fujimoto, Y., Tanaka, H., Morita, H., Kang, S.G. 2021. Development of ply-lam composed of Japanese cypress laminae and Korean larch plywood. Journal of the Korean Wood Science and Technology 49(1): 57-66. https://doi.org/10.5658/WOOD.2021.49.1.57
  6. Honer, T.G. 1965. A new total cubic foot volume function. The Forestry Chronicle 41(4): 476-493. https://doi.org/10.5558/tfc41476-4
  7. Hjelm, B. 2011. Taper and volume equations for poplar trees growing on farmland in Sweden. Ph.D. Thesis, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, Sweden.
  8. Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change [IPCC]. 2019. 2019 Refinement to the 2006 IPCC Guidelines for National Greenhouse Gas Inventories. IPCC, Geneva, Switzerland.
  9. Jeong, H.M., Kim, Y., Kim, J.Y., Seo, J.W. 2016. Tree-ring dating of the Palsangjeon wooden pagoda at the Beopjusa temple in Boeun, South Korea. Journal of the Korean Wood Science and Technology 44(4): 515-525. https://doi.org/10.5658/WOOD.2016.44.4.515
  10. Johansson, T. 2014. Stem and Merchantable Volume Equations for Hybrid Aspen Growing on Farmland in Sweden. Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, Uppsala, Sweden. p. 26.
  11. Korea Forest Service [KFS]. 2019. Domestic larch plantation genetic excellence second only to origin! http://www.forest.go.kr/kfsweb/cop/bbs/selectBoardArticle.do?bbsId=BBSMSTR_1036&mn=NKFS_04_02_01&nttId=3130564
  12. Korea Forest Service [KFS]. 2020. Assessment and Implications for Forest Public Function. Korea Forest Service, Korea. p. 23.
  13. Korea Forest Service [KFS]. 2022. 52nd Statistical Yearbook of Forestry 2022. Korea Forest Service, Daejeon, Korea. pp. 80-167, 236-239.
  14. Ko, C., Kang, J.T., Son, Y.M., Kim, D.G. 2019a. Estimating stem volume using stem taper equation for Quercus mongolica in South Korea. Forest Science and Technology 15(2): 58-62. https://doi.org/10.1080/21580103.2019.1592785
  15. Ko, C.U., Moon, G.H., Yim, J.S., Lee, S.J., Kim, D.G., Kang, J.T. 2019b. Estimation and comparison of stem volume for Larix kaempferi in South Korea using the stem volume model. Journal of Korean Society of Forest Science 108(4): 592-599.
  16. Korea Forestry Promotion Institute [KOFPI]. 2019. Survey on Actual Use of Timber. Korea Forestry Promotion Institute, Seoul, Korea. p. 46.
  17. Kozak, A., Kozak, R. 2003. Does cross validation provide additional information in the evaluation of regression models. Canadian Journal of Forest Research 33(6): 976-987. https://doi.org/10.1139/x03-022
  18. Lee, I.H., Pack, J., Song, D., Hong, S.I. 2018. Longitudinal bonding strength performance evaluation of larch lumber. Journal of the Korean Wood Science and Technology 46(1): 85-92. https://doi.org/10.5658/WOOD.2018.46.1.85
  19. Lee, K.H., Lee, U.C., Kang, P.W., Kim, S.C. 2021. Analysis and tree-ring dating of wooden coffins excavated from Incheon Sipjeong-dong site. Journal of the Korean Wood Science and Technology 49(1): 67-81. https://doi.org/10.5658/WOOD.2021.49.1.67
  20. Lee, K.H., Jo, S.Y., Kim, S.C. 2022a. The relationship between tree-ring growth in Pinus densiflora S. et Z. and the corresponding climatic factors in Korea. Journal of the Korean Wood Science and Technology 50(2): 81-92. https://doi.org/10.5658/WOOD.2022.50.2.81
  21. Lee, W.G., Kim, Y.H., Min, K.T., Park, J.W., Seo, J.W., Sohn, Y.H., Woo, S.Y., Lee, K.H., Lee, C.B., Choi, S.I., Choi, J.G. 2022b. Scientific Basis of Forest Carbon Management. Jieul, Seoul, Korea. p. 184.
  22. Lee, Y.J., Hong, S.C., Kim, D.G., Oh, S.H., Kim, O.S., Cho, J.U. 2001. Estimation of individual tree volumes for the Japanese red cedar plantations. Journal of Korean Society of Forest Science 90(6): 742-746.
  23. Lim, J.S., Moon, G.H., Lee, M.W., Kang, J.T., Won, M.S., Ahn, E.S., Jeon, J.H. 2021. 2020 Korea's Forest Resources. National Institute of Forest Science, Seoul, Korea. p. 60.
  24. National Institute of Forest Science [NIFoS]. 2012. Economical Tree Species No.4 Larix kaempferi. National Institute of Forest Science, Seoul, Korea. p. 6.
  25. National Institute of Forest Science [NIFoS]. 2020. Results and Implications of the Forest Public Benefit Function Assessment (2018). Forest Policy Issues 137. National Institute of Forest Science, Seoul, Korea. p. 23.
  26. Oh, S. 2022. Experimental study of bending and bearing strength of parallel strand lumber (PSL) from Japanese larch veneer strand. Journal of the Korean Wood Science and Technology 50(4): 237-245. https://doi.org/10.5658/WOOD.2022.50.4.237
  27. Park, B.S. 2007. Suggestion for production of superior tree in planted Larix kaempferi. Forest 494: 69-71.
  28. Ryu, D., Lee, W.K., Song, C., Lim, C.H., Lee, S.G., Piao, D. 2016. Assessing effects of shortening final cutting age on future CO2 absorption of forest in Korea. Journal of Climate Change Research 7(2): 157-167. https://doi.org/10.15531/ksccr.2016.7.2.157
  29. Schweingruber, F.H. 1988. Tree Rings: Basics and Applications of Dendrochronology. D. Reidel, Dordrecht, Netherlands. p. 276.
  30. Schweingruber, F.H. 1990. Dendroecological Information in Pointer Years and Abrupt Growth Changes. In: Methods of Dendrochronology: Applications in the Environmental Sciences, Ed. by Cook, E.R. and Kairiukstis, L.A. Kluwer, Dordrecht, Netherlands. pp. 277-283.
  31. Seo, J.W., Choi, E.B., Ju, J.D., Shin, C.S. 2017. The association of intra-annual cambial activities of Pinus koraiensis and Chamaecyparis pisifera planted in Mt. Worak with climatic factors. Journal of the Korean Wood Science and Technology 45(1): 43-52. https://doi.org/10.5658/WOOD.2017.45.1.43
  32. Seo, Y.O., Lumbres, R.I., Lee, Y.J., Jung, S.C. 2016. Development and validation of tree volume models for Camellia japonica in Jeju island. Journal of Agriculture & Life Science 50(6): 87-93. https://doi.org/10.14397/jals.2016.50.6.87
  33. Song, D., Kim, K. 2022. Influence of manufacturing environment on delamination of mixed cross laminated timber using polyurethane adhesive. Journal of the Korean Wood Science and Technology 50(3): 167-178. https://doi.org/10.5658/WOOD.2022.50.3.167
  34. Stokes, M.A., Smiley, T.L. 1968. An Introduction to Tree-Ring Dating. University of Chicago Press, Chicago, IL, USA. p. 73.
  35. Yoo, H.J., Ju, J.D., Park, J.H., Shin, C.S., Eom, C.D., Seo, J.W. 2021. Estimation of the optimal periods for planting and felling Larix kaempferi based on the period of its cambial activity. Journal of the Korean Wood Science and Technology 49(5): 399-415. https://doi.org/10.5658/WOOD.2021.49.5.399