%0 Article
%T The development of a forest stand and the growth factors
%A Aaltonen, V. T.
%D 1934
%J Acta Forestalia Fennica
%V 40
%N 21
%R doi:10.14214/aff.7298
%U https://silvafennica.fi/article/7298
%X <p>Water and amount of light are the most important growth factors and the article discusses their relationship. It is knows that the more space is needed by a tree the worse the site is. The number of stems varies between tree species. Common understanding is that amount of light is decisive to self-thinning and regeneration of a stand. On a good site the adequacy of water may substitute the lack of light. However, the fertility of soil and moisture content is more important than light.</p><p>The question of the importance of light, soil fertility and water content, as well as their relationship is important when optimizing the forest management.       </p><p>The PDF contains a summary in Finnish.  </p>