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Pando's Lessons: Restoration Of A Giant Aspen Clone, Paul C. Rogers, Jody Gale, Darren Mcavoy
Pando's Lessons: Restoration Of A Giant Aspen Clone, Paul C. Rogers, Jody Gale, Darren Mcavoy
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A 106 acre (43 ha) aspen clone lives in the Fishlake National Forest in south-central Utah. Clones are comprised of multiple aspen stems, called ramets, which are genetically identical. This particular colony of ramets was named “Pando” (Latin for “I spread”) by researchers believing it to be the largest living organism by mass on earth. Recently, forest managers have noted a rapid dying of mature stems without recruitment of younger trees. This unsustainable situation has galvanized restoration efforts at Pando. Human interventions caused this imbalance; restoration will rely on protection, monitoring, and innovation. As a laboratory, this forest icon may …
Pando: Charismatic Megaflora And The Populus Paradox, Paul C. Rogers, Lance Oditt
Pando: Charismatic Megaflora And The Populus Paradox, Paul C. Rogers, Lance Oditt
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Within the field of landscape ecology, the Pando aspen grove on the Fishlake National Forest of Utah is legendary—and it is in danger of dying from hotter, drier temperatures and other threats. Pando is one of the largest and oldest known still-living organisms on Earth. Quaking aspen are an important tree species in Greater Yellowstone and the Rocky Mountain West. Enjoy this essay written by a scientist who studies Pando and a photographer who celebrates this arboreal mega-being.