Is aspen doomed?

Publication Type:

Journal Article

Authors:

Kay, Charles E.

Source:

Journal of Forestry, Society of American Foresters, Volume 95, Issue 5, p.4-11 (1997)

Call Number:

A97KAY01IDUS

URL:

http://idahoforwildlife.com/Charles%20Kay/9-%20Is%20Aspen%20Doomed.pdf

Keywords:

aspen, SWAP, West

Abstract:

Many aspen stands contain old-age or single-age trees and have not successfully regenerated for 80 years or longer (Mueggler 1989a, 1989b). Many western aspen stands are being replaced by shade-tolerant conifers. This article argues against the view that aspen is a seral species whose decline is due to fire suppression (Cartwright and Burns 1994), offering instead a new perspective on aspen ecology in the West by examining ancient clones, fire ecology, ungulate browsing, and early observations of aspen and elk numbers in the West. The resulting argument demands a management strategy to prevent aspen extinction in the region.

Notes:

ELECTRONIC FILE - Ecology

SWAP (2/19/2016) citation:
Kay CE. 1997. Is aspen doomed? [accessed 2016 Feb 10]; Journal of Forestry. 95(5):4–11. http://idahoforwildlife.com/Charles Kay/9- Is Aspen Doomed.pdf