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Relationship between allometric variables and biomass in western juniper (Juniperus occidentalis)

Creator:

Sabin, Breanna S.

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A tenfold expansion of western juniper (Juniperus occidentalis spp. occidentalis) into the sagebrush steppe has led to the degradation of the economic and ecological potential of these landscapes. Land managers have enacted numerous methods to reduce distributions and densities of these trees. Assessment of above ground juniper biomass, expressed overall...

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Masters Thesis

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Vegetation and soil response to tree removal methods in invasive western juniper woodlands

Creator:

O'Connor, Casey A.

Abstract:

On piñon-juniper encroached sites that lack the understory fuels to carry a prescribed fire, treatment options are limited to mechanical methods. Cutting with chainsaws and leaving the trees on site has been the primary treatment method for such sites, however this method creates a potential fire hazard, particularly in the...

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Masters Thesis

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and Management Oregon State University 2 Introduction Western juniper