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Recovering Lost Ground : Effects of Soil Burn Intensity on Nutrients and Ectomycorrhiza Communities of Ponderosa Pine Seedlings

Creator:

Cowan, Ariel D.

Abstract:

Fuel accumulation and climate shifts are predicted to increase the frequency of high-severity fires in ponderosa pine (Pinus ponderosa Dougl. ex Laws) forests of central Oregon. The combustion of fuels containing large downed wood can result in intense soil heating, alteration of soil properties, and mortality of microbes. Previous studies...

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Masters Thesis

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beyond. A huge thank you to the crème de la crème field team: Dan Mikowski, Loretta Ellenburg, Brett
Tree Vigor Response and Competitive Zone Density in Mature Ponderosa Pine

Creator:

Shaw, Randi C.

Abstract:

This study explored the relationship of mature ponderosa pine (Pinus ponderosa Dougl. ex Laws) tree vigor and competitive zone density following thinning and fuel reduction treatments. Competitive zone density (CZD) was defined as the total tree basal area (m²/ha) surrounding a given ponderosa pine tree within a 10m fixed radius...

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Masters Thesis

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insignificant. To Dan Mikowski, for calmly keeping me afloat in a stressful field season, with donuts and the