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Competitive interactions in young, coastal Douglas-fir/red alder mixtures : implications for wood quality

Creator:

Grotta, Amy T.

Abstract:

When Douglas-fir and red alder grow in mixture, interactions between the two species can be competitive, facilitative, or a combination of both over time. A number of factors have recently led to increased interest in managing these two species together for commercial production, and ongoing investigations are yielding important information...

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Masters Thesis
Management Strategies for Small, Structurally Diverse & Income-Generating Forests

Creator:

Geisel, Julian

Abstract:

Parcellization of the rural landscape threatens the provision of social, ecological and economic benefits to society due to loss of economies of scale. A continued provision requires new approaches to forest management for multiple, interconnected goals. I used interviews, archival records and field measurements to learn how select, experienced owners...

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Masters Thesis

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thank Eric Hansen and Klaus Puettmann for taking their chances with me as a student and for their
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