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Early-successional vegetation dynamics and microsite preferences following post-fire forest restoration in southwestern Oregon

Creator:

Kayes, Lori J.

Abstract:

Reforestation-based restoration of severely burnt plantations is one of the primary management activities following wildfire on U.S. federal lands. Restoration effects on early-seral plant and cryptogam communities have not been documented. The objectives of this study were, in severely burnt plantations two to four years post-fire, to examine the: (1)...

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Dissertation

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: Klaus J. Puettmann Paul D. Anderson Reforestation-based restoration of severely
Impacts of fuel reduction thinning treatments on oak and chaparral communities of southwestern Oregon

Creator:

Perchemlides, Keith A.

Abstract:

In response to concerns about excessive stand densities and high-severity wildfires, land managers in the western United States are carrying out extensive programs of fuel reduction thinning. How will these sudden reductions in canopy cover and associated changes in habitat affect native and exotic herbaceous vegetation and canopy species regeneration?...

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Masters Thesis
The Effect of Sill Height on Decay in Air-Seasoning Crossties

Creator:

Rogers, Leon R.

Abstract:

The sustainable use of wood for rail ties requires chemical treatment to increase service life and maintain structural integrity. Treatment can only be applied after lengthy air-seasoning to reduce moisture content in wood, but seasoning leaves ties exposed to attack by decay fungi for up to a year. One factor...

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Masters Thesis