Rodent-Influenced Establishment of Ponderosa Pine and Bitterbrush Seedlings in Central Oregon
Document Type
Article
Journal/Book Title/Conference
Ecology
Volume
49
Issue
5
Publication Date
1968
First Page
1009
Last Page
1011
Abstract
Unrecovered caches of Pinus ponderosa and Purshia tridentata seed made by small rodents frequently result in establishment of seedling clusters. Studies in montane forests of central Oregon indicate that about 90% of the Purshia seedlings that germinate develop in clusters. At least 15% of the pine seedlings result from rodent caches.
Recommended Citation
West, Neil E., "Rodent-Influenced Establishment of Ponderosa Pine and Bitterbrush Seedlings in Central Oregon" (1968). Wildland Resources Faculty Publications. Paper 1750.
https://digitalcommons.usu.edu/wild_facpub/1750