Ponderosa pine seed-tree removal reduces stocking only slightly

Philip M. McDonald

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Ponderosa pine seed-tree removal reduces stocking only slightly

Formally Refereed

Authors:

Philip M. McDonald

Year:

1969

Type:

Scientific Journal

Station:

Pacific Southwest Research Station

Source:

Journal of Forestry. 67(4): 226-228

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Abstract

After ponderosa pine seed trees were removed on the Challenge Experimental Forest, California, seedling stocking fell by 3.8 percent or about 212 seedlings per acre. This loss is slightly less than that incurred from natural mortality, and one that did not reduce regeneration levels below the minimum standard.

Citation

McDonald, P.M. 1969. Ponderosa pine seed-tree removal reduces stocking only slightly. Journal of Forestry. 67(4): 226-228.