Accurate biomass measurements and analyses are critical components in quantifying carbon stocks and sequestration
rates, assessing potential impacts due to climate change, locating bio-energy processing plants, and mapping and
planning fuel treatments. To this end, biomass equations will remain a key component of future carbon measurements
and estimation. As researchers...
Detailed analysis of mixed-conifer and red fir forests were made from extensive, large
vegetation sampling, systematically conducted throughout the Teakettle Experimental
Forest. Mixed conifer is characterized by distinct patch conditions of closed-canopy tree
clusters, persistent gaps and shrub thickets. This heterogeneous spatial structure provides
contrasting microclimate, habitat and resource conditions...
Detailed analysis of mixed-conifer and red fir forests were made from extensive, large
vegetation sampling, systematically conducted throughout the Teakettle Experimental
Forest. Mixed conifer is characterized by distinct patch conditions of closed-canopy tree
clusters, persistent gaps and shrub thickets. This heterogeneous spatial structure provides
contrasting microclimate, habitat and resource conditions...
Sierra Nevada forests have high understory species richness yet we do not know which site factors influence
herb and shrub distribution or abundance. We examined the understory of an old-growth mixed-conifer
Sierran forest and its distribution in relation to microsite conditions. The forest has high species richness
(98 species sampled),...
With fire suppression, many western forests are expected to have fewer gaps
and higher stem density of shade-tolerant species as light competition becomes a more
significant influence on stand pattern and composition. We compared species composition,
structure, spatial pattern, and environmental factors such as light and soil moisture between
two...
Detailed analysis of mixed-conifer and red fir forests were made from extensive, large
vegetation sampling, systematically conducted throughout the Teakettle Experimental
Forest. Mixed conifer is characterized by distinct patch conditions of closed-canopy tree
clusters, persistent gaps and shrub thickets. This heterogeneous spatial structure provides
contrasting microclimate, habitat and resource conditions...