Tending and Improving Technology of Cupressus funebris Forest and its Application Demonstration in Sichuan Hilly Regions

Based on the causes of formation and present situation of artificial cypress low-function forest in the eastern Sichuan,discussion was made on the design of forest improvement,including design concept,type judgement,intermediate cutting and afforestation measures,and so on.Forest structure was optimized and forest health was enhanced through such 4 kinds of reform methods as implementation of tending,adjustment,replanting and integrated improvement.Health quality of Cupressus funebris forests and comprehensive benefits in the region would be improved.The monitoring results in fixed sample plots showed that volume growth rate and coverage of shrubs after 5 years were higher than control plots,and the stand hierarchy became more reasonable.