Transitioning from even-aged to multi-aged forest structure in second-growth ponderosa pine

Shelagh Fox; Cheri Hartless; Sharon M. Hood; Justin S. Crotteau

Treesearch

Transitioning from even-aged to multi-aged forest structure in second-growth ponderosa pine

Informally Refereed

Authors:

Shelagh Fox, Cheri Hartless, Sharon M. Hood, Justin S. Crotteau

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. 4 p.

Download (PDF 417 KB)

Download (PDF 417 KB): https://research.fs.usda.gov/download/treesearch/64721.pdf

Abstract

Throughout the range of ponderosa pine (Pinus ponderosa), clearcut harvesting and planting through the late 20th century resulted in widespread even-aged forests, which excelled at regenerating shade-intolerant species and producing wood in an operationally simple way. Two decades into the 21st century, timber production objectives are now also balanced with a variety of nontimber objectives such as increasing resistance and resilience to disturbances and managing wildlife habitat.

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

Fox, Shelagh; Hartless, Cheri; Hood, Sharon; Crotteau, Justin. 2022. Transitioning from even-aged to multi-aged forest structure in second-growth ponderosa pine. 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. 4 p.