Ecology, silviculture, and management of Black Hills ponderosa pine

Publication Type:

Report

Authors:

Shepperd, Wayne D.; Battaglia, Michael A.

Source:

General Technical Report, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Rocky Mountain Research Station, Volume RMRS-GTR-97, Fort Collins, CO, p.112 pp (2002)

Call Number:

U02SHE01IDUS

Abstract:

This paper presents a broad-based synthesis of the general ecology of the ponderosa pine ecosystem in the Black Hills. This synthesis contains information and results of research on ponderosa pine from numerous sources within the Black Hills ecosystem. We discuss the silvical characteristics of ponderosa pine, natural disturbances that govern ecosystem processes, wildlife habitat and management, various silvicultural methods to manage ponderosa pine forests, and watershed management of the Black Hills.

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Reference Code: U02SHE01IDUS

Full Citation: Shepperd, W. D. and M. A. Battaglia. 2002. Ecology, siliviculture, and management of Black Hills ponderosa pine. Gen. Tech. Rep. RMRS-GTR-97. U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Rocky Mountain Research Station, Fort Collins, CO. 112 p.

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Keywords: Black Hills, silviculture, ecology, ponderosa pine, even-aged management, uneven-aged management, reforestation, wildlife habitat, natural disturbance, snags, insects, disease, fire history