The extent and characteristics of low productivity aspen areas in Minnesota.

Gerhard K. Raile; Jerold T. Hahn

doi:10.2737/NC-RB-61

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The extent and characteristics of low productivity aspen areas in Minnesota.

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Authors:

Gerhard K. Raile, Jerold T. Hahn

Year:

1982

Type:

Resource Bulletin

Station:

Northern Research Station

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.2737/NC-RB-61

Source:

Resource Bulletin NC-61. St. Paul, MN: U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, Forest Service, North Central Forest Experiment Station

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Abstract

Plot data from 1977 Minnesota forest inventory were used to evaluate the productivity of Minnesota's aspen forest. Computer simulation was used to develop equations for evaluating the current and potential productivity of aspen forest stands. The analysis showed that 49% of the state's aspen forest type was producing less than half of potential volume yields.

Keywords

Populus, aspen, inventory, timber supply, potential yields, stocking

Citation

Raile, Gerhard K.; Hahn, Jerold T. 1982. The extent and characteristics of low productivity aspen areas in Minnesota. Resource Bulletin NC-61. St. Paul, MN: U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, Forest Service, North Central Forest Experiment Station