Aspen

Publication Type:

Book Chapter

Authors:

Bartos, Dale L.

Source:

Fire ecology and management of the major ecosystems of southern Utah, U. S. Forest Service, Rocky Mountain Research Station, Fort Collins, CO, p.39-55 (2007)

Call Number:

B07BAR01IDUS

URL:

http://treesearch.fs.fed.us/pubs/download/28863.pdf

Keywords:

aspen, fire ecology, SWAP

Abstract:

The purpose of this paper is to discuss the historical and current conditions of aspen, with an emphasis on aspen in Utah. This paper also identifies clones at risk, provides a method of treatment prioritization, and offers management recommendations of aspen stands. Landscapes that need priority management are mixed-conifer/aspen, particularly where subalpine fir (Abies lasiocarpa (Hook.) Nutt.) dominates, and aspen/sagebrush transition zones. Recommendations to regenerate aspen include the need for immediate, large-scale (200 to 400+ ha [500 to 1000+ acres]) treatments that mimic natural mosaic patterns.

Notes:

ELECTRONIC FILE - Ecology

Entire book is online at http://www.treesearch.fs.fed.us/pubs/28849/.

SWAP (2/19/2016) citation:
Bartos DL. 2007. Aspen [chapter 3]. In: Hood SM, Miller M, editors. Fire ecology and management of the major ecosystems of southern Utah. Fort Collins (CO): US Forest Service, Rocky Mountain Research Station. p. 39–55. RMRS-GTR-202. [accessed 2016 Jan 5]. http://treesearch.fs.fed.us/pubs/download/28863.pdf