Simulation modeling of selective cutting in the spruce forest stands of the Russian Far East

The author has studied the process of the stock and structure of spruce stands restoration after selective cutting with different tree removal intensities, based on simulation modeling. The modeling results show that when the stock reaches the value which was before the cutting, the forest stand structure does not restore to its initial state. With a removal rate of 10-40%, the forest stand structure restoration requires 10-15 years more, than that of the stock.