Stand age effects on Boreal forest physiology using a long time-series of satellite data

Many ecosystem variables and processes show a relationship with stand age, including leaf area index (LAI), nutrient and water cycling, biomass production and photosynthesis. However, investigations into stand age dependency have typically focused on stand structure, and are limited by the availability of measurement sites. This study uses a measured chronosequence of 9 sites, ranging in age from 15 to 90years, supported by a time-series of …