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Everyone In: A Road Map For Science-Based, Collaborative Restoration Of Western Quaking Aspen, Sue Miller
Everyone In: A Road Map For Science-Based, Collaborative Restoration Of Western Quaking Aspen, Sue Miller
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With concern over the health of aspen in the Intermountain West, public and private land managers need better guidance for evaluating aspen condition and selecting and implementing actions that will be effective in restoring aspen health. The Utah Forest Restoration Group collaboratively synthesized a step-by-step approach for aspen restoration that was applicable to western U.S. forests. In a successful case study in shared stewardship, these restoration guidelines were applied to a challenging real-world setting.The Monroe Mountain Aspen Ecosystem Restoration Project, addressed diverse public and private lands needs and interests using an “All Hands, All Lands” strategy. The Monroe Mountain Working …
Aspen Biology, Community Classification, And Management In The Blue Mountains, David K. Swanson, Craig L. Schmitt, Diane M. Shirley, Vicky Erickson, Kenneth J. Schuetz, Michael L. Tatum, David C. Powell
Aspen Biology, Community Classification, And Management In The Blue Mountains, David K. Swanson, Craig L. Schmitt, Diane M. Shirley, Vicky Erickson, Kenneth J. Schuetz, Michael L. Tatum, David C. Powell
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Quaking aspen (Populus tremuloides Michx.) is a valuable species that is declining in the Blue Mountains of northeastern Oregon. This publication is a compilation of over 20 years of aspen management experience by USDA Forest Service workers in the Blue Mountains. It includes a summary of aspen biology and occurrence in the Blue Mountains, and a discussion of aspen conservation and management techniques such as fencing, conifer removal, and artificial propagation. Local data on bird use of aspen stands, insects and diseases in aspen, and genetic studies of aspen are also included. An aspen community classification developed from over …
Regeneration Of Aspen Following Partial And Strip Understory Protection Harvest In Boreal Mixedwood Forests, Alison D. Lennie, Simon M. Landsausser, Victor J. Lieffers, Derek Sidders
Regeneration Of Aspen Following Partial And Strip Understory Protection Harvest In Boreal Mixedwood Forests, Alison D. Lennie, Simon M. Landsausser, Victor J. Lieffers, Derek Sidders
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Trembling aspen regeneration was studied in 2 types of partial harvest systems designed to harvest mature aspen but pro- tect immature spruce and encourage natural aspen regeneration. Two partial harvest systems, where the residual aspen was either left in strips or was dispersed uniformly, were compared to traditional clearcuts. After the first and second year since harvest, aspen sucker density and growth was similar between the 2 partial harvests, but was much lower than in the clearcuts. However, in the partial cuts the regeneration density was very much dependent on the location relative to residual trees. The density of regeneration …
Aspen Restoration In The Blue Mountains Of Northeast Oregon, D.M. Shirley, V. Erickson
Aspen Restoration In The Blue Mountains Of Northeast Oregon, D.M. Shirley, V. Erickson
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Aspen's Ecological Role In The West, William H. Romme, Lisa Floyd-Hanna, David D. Hanna, Elisabeth Bartlett
Aspen's Ecological Role In The West, William H. Romme, Lisa Floyd-Hanna, David D. Hanna, Elisabeth Bartlett
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Aspen exhibits a variety of ecological roles. In southern Colorado, the 1880 landscape mosaic contained a range of stand ages, of which half were >70 years old and half were younger. Pure aspen stands in southern Colorado are widespread and may result from previous short fire intervals that eliminated local conifer seed sources. Aspen regeneration in northern Yellowstone Park is controlled by ungulate browsing pressure and fire, so it has been limited since 1920. However, an episode of aspen seedling establishment occurred after the 1988 fires. We urgently need additional detailed, local case studies of aspen ecology to inform management …
Quaking Aspen And The Human Experience: Dimensions, Issues, And Challenges, Stephen F. Mccool
Quaking Aspen And The Human Experience: Dimensions, Issues, And Challenges, Stephen F. Mccool
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Humans assign four types of meanings to aspen landscapes: (1) instrumen- tal meanings dealing with the attainment of a goal—such as production of pulp or provision of recreation opportunities; (2) aesthetic meanings; (3) cultural/symbolic meanings dealing with spiritual and social attachments to landscapes; and (4) individual/expressive meanings derived out of interactions with aspen landscapes at the personal level. The amount of knowledge available for each meaning varies, with most knowledge developed for instrumental meanings. Management of aspen occurs within a dynamic social and political context, with greater emphasis being placed on the latter two meanings, but without the empirical, positivist …
Restoration Of Aspen-Dominated Ecosystems In The Lake States, Douglas M. Stone, John D. Elioff, Donald V. Potter, Donald B. Peterson, Robert Wagner
Restoration Of Aspen-Dominated Ecosystems In The Lake States, Douglas M. Stone, John D. Elioff, Donald V. Potter, Donald B. Peterson, Robert Wagner
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A reserve tree method (RTM) of harvesting was installed in six 70 to 75 year old aspen dominated stands to determine if retaining 10 to 15 dominant aspen per acre would decrease sucker density to facilitate restoration of a conifer component. A reserve shelterwood cut was applied to three additional stands to evaluate performance of white pine planted under 50% crown cover. After the first full growing season following harvest, 96% of the RTM harvested areas were stocked; sucker density averaged 27000 per acre versus 38.2 k per acre on a clearcut control, 41% greater. Basal diameter of dominant suckers …
Logging In Alaska's Boreal Forest: Creation Of Grasslands Or Enhancement Of Moose Habitat, William B. Collins, Charles C. Schwartz
Logging In Alaska's Boreal Forest: Creation Of Grasslands Or Enhancement Of Moose Habitat, William B. Collins, Charles C. Schwartz
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Timber harvest in Alaska’s boreal forest can greatly enhance or severely reduce moose (Alces alces) habitat quality, depending on forest management objectives, timing and methods of harvest, and post-logging site preparation. Overstory removal associated with timely exposure of mineral soil favors establishment of early successional hardwoods important as moose browse. A combination of clear-cutting and soil scarification on mesic sites mimics fire, windfall, and fluvial erosion, important natural forces that drive regeneration of the boreal forest. When cut during dormancy, aspen (Populus tremuloides) and balsam poplar (P. balsamifera) Regenerate prolifically by root and stump …
Aspen Management For The 21st Century: Proceedings Of A Symposium, S. Navratil, P.B. Chapman
Aspen Management For The 21st Century: Proceedings Of A Symposium, S. Navratil, P.B. Chapman
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Management Of Aspen In The Central Rocky Mountains: An Application Of Multiple Use Silviculture, Wayne D. Shepperd
Management Of Aspen In The Central Rocky Mountains: An Application Of Multiple Use Silviculture, Wayne D. Shepperd
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An Aspen Forest Management Advisory System, H.M. Rauscher, D.A. Perala, G.E. Host
An Aspen Forest Management Advisory System, H.M. Rauscher, D.A. Perala, G.E. Host
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An expert system program is described that advises the user on silvicultural treatments for aspen (Populus tremuloides Michx., P. grandidentata Michx.) stands of given age, site quality, and stocking.
Aspen Stand Development In Beltrami County, Minnesota, G.P. Hove, C.R. Blinn
Aspen Stand Development In Beltrami County, Minnesota, G.P. Hove, C.R. Blinn
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Silviculture And Management Of Aspen In Canada: The Western Canada Scene, S. Navratil, I.E. Bella, E.B. Peterson
Silviculture And Management Of Aspen In Canada: The Western Canada Scene, S. Navratil, I.E. Bella, E.B. Peterson
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Aspen Ecology And Management In The Western United States, Norbert V. Debyle
Aspen Ecology And Management In The Western United States, Norbert V. Debyle
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The Quest For Aspen Management In Eastern Canada, D.H. Weingartner, R. Doucet
The Quest For Aspen Management In Eastern Canada, D.H. Weingartner, R. Doucet
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Management Of Aspen For Ruffed Grouse And Other Wildlife - An Update, Gordon W. Gullion
Management Of Aspen For Ruffed Grouse And Other Wildlife - An Update, Gordon W. Gullion
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Introduction To Symposium And The Aspen Resource Study, R.D. Adams, J.S. Gephart
Introduction To Symposium And The Aspen Resource Study, R.D. Adams, J.S. Gephart
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Rotations In Aspen: Ecology And Management In The Western United States, J.R. Jones, W.D. Shepperd
Rotations In Aspen: Ecology And Management In The Western United States, J.R. Jones, W.D. Shepperd
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The rotation, in forestry, is the planned number of years between formation of a crop or stand and its final harvest at a specified stage of maturity (Ford-Robertson 1971).
Converting Partially-Stocked Aspen Stands To Fully-Stocked Stands In The Lake States: An Economic Analysis, J.T. Olson, A.L. Lundgren
Converting Partially-Stocked Aspen Stands To Fully-Stocked Stands In The Lake States: An Economic Analysis, J.T. Olson, A.L. Lundgren
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Some Harvest Options And Their Consequences For The Aspen, Birch And Associated Conifer Forest Types Of The Lake States, L.F. Ohmann, H.O. Batzer, R.R. Buech, D.C. Lothner, D.A. Perala, A.L. Schipper, Jr, E.S. Verry
Some Harvest Options And Their Consequences For The Aspen, Birch And Associated Conifer Forest Types Of The Lake States, L.F. Ohmann, H.O. Batzer, R.R. Buech, D.C. Lothner, D.A. Perala, A.L. Schipper, Jr, E.S. Verry
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Estimating Water Yield Differences Between Hardwood And Pine Forests: An Application Of Net Precipitation Data, Elon S. Verry
Estimating Water Yield Differences Between Hardwood And Pine Forests: An Application Of Net Precipitation Data, Elon S. Verry
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