University of Guilan Caspian Journal of Environmental Sciences 1735-3033 15 1 2017 03 01 Determination the structure of oriental beech, Fagus orientalis Lipsky stands (Case study: Asalem watershed forests, north of Iran) 57 66 2217 10.22124/cjes.2017.2217 EN A. Eslami Islamic Azad University of Rasht Journal Article 2016 06 14 Modification of stands’ structure and managing them using silvicultural methods close to nature and single selection system require information on status of structure, determining the target diameter, basal area and suitable volume to result in long-term equilibrium and sustainability. So, this study was conducted using the selection sample statistical method by selecting  five 1-ha sample plots in mixed oriental beech <em>Fagus orientais</em> Lipsky forests of Asalem watershed, located in the west of Guilan Province, Northern Iran. Quantitative and qualitative features of the studied stand were recorded in relation to each sample plot. The results from analysis of the curves related to diameter classes, volume and basal area of the stands with their annual growth showed that 26 to 28 m².ha^-1 and a volume of 300 to 350 m³.ha^-1 with a target diameter of 75-80 cm was suggested for the purposeful removal and avoiding taste markings in order to modify and guide the structures of Northern Iran’s oriental beech stands. https://cjes.guilan.ac.ir/article_2217_b1b1db18132d34ad0169759c9d33e505.pdf