Nurseries have a critical role in meeting forest restoration goals

Diane L. Haase

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Nurseries have a critical role in meeting forest restoration goals

Informally Refereed

Authors:

Diane L. Haase

Year:

2022

Type:

Proceedings

Station:

Rocky Mountain Research Station

Source:

In: Jain, Theresa B.; Schuler, Thomas M. [comp.]. Foundational concepts in silviculture with emphasis on reforestation and early stand improvement - 2022 National Silviculture Workshop. Proc. RMRS-P-80. Fort Collins, CO: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Rocky Mountain Research Station. 3 p.

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Abstract

Meeting forest restoration goals requires establishment and growth of seedlings that can thrive for many decades. Often, this requires use of nursery-grown plants. Despite their obvious role, however, nurseries can be considered a low priority and/or overlooked during the planning process.

Parent Publication

Foundational concepts in silviculture with emphasis on reforestation and early stand improvement - 2022 National Silviculture Workshop

Keywords

silviculture, stand improvement, artificial and natural regeneration, forest thinning, forest management, restoration, stand tending reforestation

Citation

Haase, Diane L. 2022. Nurseries have a critical role in meeting forest restoration goals. In: Jain, Theresa B.; Schuler, Thomas M. [comp.]. Foundational concepts in silviculture with emphasis on reforestation and early stand improvement - 2022 National Silviculture Workshop. Proc. RMRS-P-80. Fort Collins, CO: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Rocky Mountain Research Station. 3 p.