Aspen Health on Cedar Mountain: What Landowners Should Know

Authors

• Justin DeRose, Utah State UniversityFollow
• Darren McAvoy, Utah State UniversityFollow

Document Type

Factsheet

Publisher

Utah State University Extension

Publication Date

9-22-2026

First Page

1

Last Page

5

Abstract

Aspen forests are among the most valuable parts of the Cedar Mountain area in southwest Utah and of Utah's landscapes. They provide wildlife habitat, improve scenery, help slow wildfire spread, and support healthy watersheds and grazing lands. Cedar Mountain’s aspen forests are changing. The landscape still supports significant aspen acreage, but many stands are aging and losing mature trees faster than they are being replaced. Researchers studied the area to assess the health of the aspen forest over many years, beginning in 2008; this fact sheet discusses the results. It also provides management considerations.

Recommended Citation

DeRose, J., & McAvoy, D. (2026). Aspen health on Cedar Mountain: What landowners should know [Fact sheet]. Utah State University Extension.