Ecology and regeneration of lodgepole pine

Publication Type:

Government Report

Authors:

Lotan, James E.; Perry, David A.

Source:

Agriculture handbook, U. S. Forest Service, Number 606, Washington, DC, p.51 (1983)

Call Number:

U83LOT01IDUS

URL:

http://naldc.nal.usda.gov/naldc/download.xhtml?id=CAT89231717&content=PDF

Keywords:

lodepole pine, SWAP

Abstract:

This report summarizes and consolidates ecological and silvicultural knowledge of lodgepole pine forests, particularly pertaining to regeneration of stands. It describes the timber resource, autecology, and synecology of Rocky Mountain lodgepole pine, including discussions of injurious agents. The report also discusses factors affecting both natural and artificial regeneration and makes recommendations for successfully restocking harvested areas.

Notes:

ELECTRONIC FILE - Ecology

Provided citation: Lotan, James E.; Perry, David A. Ecology and regeneration of lodgepole pine. Agric. Handb. 606. Washington, DC: U.S. Department of Agriculture; 1983. 51 p.

SWAP (2/19/2016) citation:
Lotan JE, Perry DA. 1983. Ecology and regeneration of lodgepole pine. Washington (DC): US Forest Service. (Agriculture handbook; no. 606). 51 p