Silvicultural systems and cutting methods for ponderosa pine forests in the Front Range of the central Rocky Mountains

Robert R. Alexander

doi:10.2737/RM-GTR-128

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Silvicultural systems and cutting methods for ponderosa pine forests in the Front Range of the central Rocky Mountains

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Authors:

Robert R. Alexander

Year:

1986

Type:

General Technical Report

Station:

Rocky Mountain Research Station

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.2737/RM-GTR-128

Source:

Gen. Tech. Rep. RM-GTR-128. Fort Collins, CO: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Rocky Mountain Forest and Range Experiment Station. 22 p.

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Abstract

Guidelines are provided to help forest managers and silviculturists develop even- and/or uneven-aged cutting practices needed to convert old-growth and mixed ponderosa pine forests in the Front Range into managed stands for a variety of resource needs. Guidelines consider stand conditions, and insect and disease susceptibility. Cutting practices are designed to integrate maintained water quality, improved wildlife habitat, and enhanced opportunities for recreation and scenic viewing, with providing wood products.

Keywords

silvicultural systems, timber harvesting, Pinus ponderosa

Citation

Alexander, Robert R. 1986. Silvicultural systems and cutting methods for ponderosa pine forests in the Front Range of the central Rocky Mountains. Gen. Tech. Rep. RM-GTR-128. Fort Collins, CO: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Rocky Mountain Forest and Range Experiment Station. 22 p.