Schema of the epicormic experiment. In year 1996 experimental thinnings were operated in plots at “Large Saplings” (LS), “Young Small Poles” (YP) and “Old Small Poles” (OP) stages. The observation of the epicormic composition was made in 2002, on the 0.5–3 m lower and 3–6 m upper boles. (For a color version of this figure, please consult www.afs-journal.org)