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Overstory density and disturbance impacts on the resilience of coniferous forests of western Oregon

Creator:

Neill, Andrew R.

Abstract:

A trait based approach was used to assess impacts of overstory density and thinning on understory vegetation components related to wildlife habitat. The relationship between overstory basal area and understory vegetation for species grouped by traits, such as production of flowers, fleshy-fruit and palatable leaves, was characterized in thinned and...

Resource Type:

Masters Thesis

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functions provide an opportunity to quantify the impacts of forest thinning on the resilience of multiple
Context matters : A multi-scale assessment of riparian tree response to upslope density reduction

Creator:

Ruzicka, Kenneth J., 1982-

Abstract:

Forest management is rapidly undergoing a transformation from a discipline based on efficient commodity production to one for multiple uses, especially on federally managed land in the United States. This new management paradigm has challenged silviculturists to develop and adapt forest management techniques that can deal with increased demands. Using...

Resource Type:

Dissertation

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federal lands management. Keywords: forest thinning, western Oregon, Bureau of Land Management, Forest