Aspen ecosystem properties in the Upper Great Lakes.

David H. Alban; Donald A. Perala; Martin F. Jurgensen; Michael E. Ostry; John Probst

doi:10.2737/NC-RP-300

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Aspen ecosystem properties in the Upper Great Lakes.

Informally Refereed

Authors:

David H. Alban, Donald A. Perala, Martin F. Jurgensen, Michael E. Ostry, John Probst

Year:

1991

Type:

Research Paper

Station:

Northern Research Station

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.2737/NC-RP-300

Source:

Research Paper NC-300. St. Paul, MN: U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, Forest Service, North Central Forest Experiment Station

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Abstract

Describes four ecosystems in Minnesota and Michigan comprised of mature aspen stands on a range of soils from sandy to clay. The ecosystems are part of a long-term study of the effects of harvesting and species conversion on ecosystem properties. Presents data on geology, weather, soils, vegetation, litterfall, nitrogen dynamics, insects, disease, and wildlife.

Keywords

Populus tremuloides, quaking aspen, soil properties, biomass litterfall, synecological values, long-term productivity, insects, disease, wildlife

Citation

Alban, David H.; Perala, Donald A.; Jurgensen, Martin F.; Ostry, Michael E.; Probst, John R. 1991. Aspen ecosystem properties in the Upper Great Lakes. Research Paper NC-300. St. Paul, MN: U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, Forest Service, North Central Forest Experiment Station