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Factors influencing growth of young Douglas-fir and red alder in the Oregon Coast Range : interference, nitrogen availability, and animal damage

Creator:

Fuentes-Rodríquez, Laura Angélica

Abstract:

Red alder (Alnus rubra Bong.) is a common associate and a potentially severe competitor of Douglas-fir (Pseudotsuga menziesii var. menziesii [Mirb.] Franco) in the Oregon Coast Range. However, because it fixes nitrogen and increases rates of soil nutrient cycling, red alder has the potential to benefit Douglas-fir. The objective of...

Resource Type:

Masters Thesis