WOOD AND UNDERSTORY PRODUCTION UNDER A RANGE OF PONDEROSA PINE STOCKING LEVELS, BLACK HILLS, SOUTH DAKOTA

Stemwood and understory production (kg ha⁻¹) were estimated during 3 nonconsecutive years on 5 growing stock levels of ponderosa pine including clearcuts and unthinned stands. Stemwood production was consistently greater at mid-and higher pine stocking levels, and understory production was greater i...

Full description

Saved in:
Bibliographic Details
Published in:Western North American naturalist 2000-01, Vol.60 (1), p.93-97
Main Authors: Uresk, Daniel W., Edminster, Carleton B., Severson, Kieth E.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Coniferous forests
Forest habitats
Forest service
Forest stands
Forestry research
Mountain forests
Pine trees
Pinus ponderosa
Saplings
Timber
Understory
USA, South Dakota
Online Access:Get full text
Tags: Add Tag
No Tags, Be the first to tag this record!
Description
Summary:Stemwood and understory production (kg ha⁻¹) were estimated during 3 nonconsecutive years on 5 growing stock levels of ponderosa pine including clearcuts and unthinned stands. Stemwood production was consistently greater at mid-and higher pine stocking levels, and understory production was greater in stands with less pine; however, there were no differences in total (stemwood + understory) production. Based on loss of productivity, there is no argument that small clearcuts and unthinned stands should not be included in site plans. They contribute significantly to community structure, particularly to plant and animal species richness.
ISSN:1527-0904
1944-8341