Stand density in relation to biological functions in young western larch forests

Wyman C. Schmidt

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Stand density in relation to biological functions in young western larch forests

Informally Refereed

Authors:

Wyman C. Schmidt

Year:

1998

Type:

Paper

Station:

Rocky Mountain Research Station

Source:

In: Bamsey, Colin, ed. Stand Density Management: Planning and Implementation; Proceedings of a conference held November 6 and 7, 1997; Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Edmonton, Alberta, Canada: Clear Lake, Ltd. p. 101-111.

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Abstract

Dynamic change - that is what we see in the establishment and development of western larch (Larix occidentalis) forests. Spawned by traumatic events such as fire, harvesting, or post- harvest treatments that prepare receptive seedbeds, larch regenerates promptly and more often than not, excessively over much of its natural range (Schmidt and others 1976).

Keywords

western larch, Larix occidentalis, stand density, dynamic change, Coram Experimental Forest

Citation

Schmidt, Wyman C. 1998. Stand density in relation to biological functions in young western larch forests. In: Bamsey, Colin, ed. Stand Density Management: Planning and Implementation; Proceedings of a conference held November 6 and 7, 1997; Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Edmonton, Alberta, Canada: Clear Lake, Ltd. p. 101-111.