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Structure and regeneration of old-growth stands in the engelmann spruce - subalpine fir zone

Old-growth stands are important for management,
conservation, wildlife, recreation, and maintaining biological
diversity in forested landscapes. However, we are lacking
the information needed to adequately identify and
characterize old-growth stands. This is especially true for
high elevation, interior forests. The characterization of stand
structure and regeneration pattern will help in the
development of site-specific guidelines for identifying old growth
stands and restoring some of the old-growth
characteristics in managed stands.
This pamphlet presents a synopsis of a study investigating
stand structure and regeneration of old-growth stands in the
Moist Cold Engelmann Spruce - Subalpine Fir (ESSFmc)
Subzone near Smithers, B.C. The three stands selected for
the study were located on zonal sites, each in different
watersheds, and the stands were established after fire. The
criteria used for selection were: i) absence of lodgepole
pine, ii) presence of advanced regeneration, and iii) abundant
snags and coarse woody debris. These stands were presumed
to represent the old-growth stage of stand development or
the final (climax) stage of secondary succession.

  1. http://hdl.handle.net/2429/661
Identiferoai:union.ndltd.org:LACETR/oai:collectionscanada.gc.ca:BVAU.2429/661
Date January 1998
CreatorsKlinka, Karel
PublisherForest Sciences Department, University of British Columbia
Source SetsLibrary and Archives Canada ETDs Repository / Centre d'archives des thèses électroniques de Bibliothèque et Archives Canada
LanguageEnglish
Detected LanguageEnglish
Typetext
RelationScientia Silvica Extension Series, 1209-952X, no. 11

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