Conversion of Norway spruce (Picea abies /L./ Karst.) cultures in Croatia

Norway spruce has got great importance in afforestation activities in the Republic of Croatia. Immense decline is observed in spruce cultures which makes management of this kind of cultures a complex issue with high priority in management in Croatia. Since there is little scientific knowledge on this issue, there was a need to investigate Norway spruce selection for further afforestation activitie…