Understory response following varying levels of overstory removal in mixed conifer stands

Fabian C.C. Uzoh; Leroy K. Dolph; John R. Anstead

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Understory response following varying levels of overstory removal in mixed conifer stands

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Authors:

Fabian C.C. Uzoh, Leroy K. Dolph, John R. Anstead

Year:

1997

Type:

Proceedings - Paper

Station:

Pacific Southwest Research Station

Source:

In: Emmingham, W.H., ed. Proceedings, Interdisciplinary Uneven-aged Management Symposium. Corvallis, Oregon, USA: International Union of Forest Research Organizations: 392-403

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Abstract

Diameter growth rates of understory trees were measured for periods both before and after overstory removal on six study areas in northern California. All the species responded with increased diameter growth after adjusting to their new environments. Linear regression equations that predict post treatment diameter growth increment of the residual trees are presented for the six study areas.

Keywords

diameter increment equation, northern California

Citation

Uzoh, Fabian C.C.; Dolph, Leroy K.; Anstead, John R. 1997. Understory response following varying levels of overstory removal in mixed conifer stands. In: Emmingham, W.H., ed. Proceedings, Interdisciplinary Uneven-aged Management Symposium. Corvallis, Oregon, USA: International Union of Forest Research Organizations: 392-403.