A Quantitive and Qualitive Study of Picea excelsa and Pinus nigra in Fandoghloo Forest Reserve.

Abstract

To study the quantitive and qualitive characteristics of Picea excelsa and Pinus nigra plantations in Ardabil, Fandoghloo forest reserve was selected. Seventeen square sampling plots (10×10 m) were selected using randomized systematic sampling. Quantitive characteristics included survival rate, total and height, collar diameter while vitolity was taken as the qualitive characteristic. A comperative study between Picea excelsa and Pinus nigra on indentical aspect and slope ( southern , 20 % ) indicated a higher growth of diameter and height for Picea excelsa. (Picea excelsa 1.12 Cm and 0.26 m , Pinus nigra 0.64 Cm and 0.15 m). Results showed that from survival point view, there was no significant difference between the species. From vitality point of view, Picea excelsa was superior.

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