Structure and regeneration of old-growth stands in the engelmann spruce - subalpine fir zone

Structure and regeneration of old-growth stands in the engelmann spruce - subalpine fir zone

Old-growth stands are important for management, conservation, wildlife, recreation, and maintaining biological diversity in forested landscapes. However, we are lacking the information needed to adequately identify and characterize old-growth stands. This is especially true for high elevation,...

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Main Author: Klinka, Karel
Language:English
Published: Forest Sciences Department, University of British Columbia 2008
Subjects:
Age
Diameter
Height
Engelmann spruce
Engelmann spruce - subalpine fir
Forest floor
Coarse woody debris
Old growth forest ecology
Forest regeneration
Snowmelt
Stand structure
Subalpine fir
Abies lasiocarpa
Fire ecology
Understory plants
Moist cold subzone
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/2429/661

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