Aspen biology, community classification and management in the Blue Mountains
By: David K. Swanson...[et al.].
Series: General technical report PNW -- GTR-806; General technical report PNW -- 806.
Publisher: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Pacific Northwest Research Station
Published: 2010
Place of publication: Portland, OR
Language: eng
Number of pages: 117
Description: 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 200 sample plots is presented, with plant species composition and cover, environment and soils, and management considerations.
Notes: Title from cover.

"May 2010."

Includes bibliographical references (p. 102-108).

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