Harvesting Strategies for Management of Mountain Pine Beetle Infestations in Lodgepole Pine : Preliminary Evaluation, East Long Creek Demonstration Area, Shoshone National Forest, Wyoming

Authors

Walter E. Cole
Donn B. Cahill
Gene D. Lessard

Document Type

Full Issue

Publication Date

1983

Abstract

Diameter-limit and leave-tree cuts were tested as ways to reduce or minimize lodgepole pine losses to the mountain pine beetle. In the first year after treatment, loss reductions were proportional to the intensity of cut. According to the Rate of Loss Model, the 100-leave-tree cut was the best deterrent of recurring infestation, measured as amount of losses and length of time. The 100-leave-tree cut also should provide the best regeneration and has the added benefit of reducing dwarf mistletoe infection.

Comments

This item was written and prepared by U.S. Government employees on official time, and is therefore in the public domain.

Recommended Citation

Cole, W., Cahill, D. and Lessard, G. (1983). Harvesting strategies for management of mountain pine beetle infestations in lodgepole pine : preliminary evaluation, East Long Creek Demonstration Area, Shoshone National Forest, Wyoming. USDA Forest Service, Intermountain Forest and Range Experiment Station, Research Paper INT-333, 7 pp.