Chapter 9. Mechanical plant control

Richard Stevens; Steven B. Monsen

Treesearch

Chapter 9. Mechanical plant control

Informally Refereed

Authors:

Richard Stevens, Steven B. Monsen

Year:

2004

Type:

General Technical Report

Station:

Rocky Mountain Research Station

Source:

In: Monsen, Stephen B.; Stevens, Richard; Shaw, Nancy L., comps. Restoring western ranges and wildlands, vol. 1. Gen. Tech. Rep. RMRS-GTR-136-vol-1. Fort Collins, CO: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Rocky Mountain Research Station. p. 65-88

Download (PDF 560 KB)

Download (PDF 560 KB): https://research.fs.usda.gov/download/treesearch/31954.pdf

Abstract

When planning a restoration or rehabilitation project, proper equipment selection should be a high priority. Equipment should be selected that is adapted to the treatment site, and that when properly used, will fulfill and add to the objectives of the treatment. Equipment should be economical and ecologically sound.

Parent Publication

Restoring Western Ranges and Wildlands, vol. 1

Keywords

rehabilitation, revegetation, plant ecology, seed, plant communities, wildlife habitat, invasive species, equipment, plant materials, native plants

Citation

Stevens, Richard; Monsen, Steven B. 2004. Chapter 9. Mechanical plant control. In: Monsen, Stephen B.; Stevens, Richard; Shaw, Nancy L., comps. Restoring western ranges and wildlands, vol. 1. Gen. Tech. Rep. RMRS-GTR-136-vol-1. Fort Collins, CO: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Rocky Mountain Research Station. p. 65-88