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Characterizing early-seral competitive mechanisms influencing Douglas-fir seedling growth, vegetation community development, and physiology of selected weedy plant species

Creator:

Dinger, Eric J.

Abstract:

Three studies were conducted to characterize and present early-seral competition between Douglas-fir seedlings and the surrounding vegetation communities during Pacific Northwest forest establishment. The first experiment served as the foundation for this dissertation and was designed to quantify tradeoffs associated with delaying forest establishment activities by introducing a fallow year...

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included in the first (1) a no-action control, (2) a spring release only, (3) a fall site preparation
Managing for landscape resilience in the frequent-fire forests of central Oregon

Creator:

Platt, Emily K.

Abstract:

Wildfire in dry, frequent-fire forests is a pressing issue for natural resource managers, communities and politicians in the western United States. Area affected by wildfire has climbed steadily over the last twenty years and is expected to increase in the future. Recognition of the importance of both social and biophysical...

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Dissertation

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Landscapes of Central Oregon AN ABSTRACT OF THE DISSERTATION OF Emily K. Platt for the