Development of an Aspen Sucker Stand Following Irrigation and Fertilization

Authors

G.W. Wyckoff
D.W. Einspahr
M.K. Benson

Document Type

Contribution to Book

Editor

Roy D. Adams

Journal/Book Title/Conference

Aspen Symposium '89 : Proceedings

Volume

General Technical Report NC-140

Publisher

USDA Forest Service North Central Forest Experiment Station

First Page

195

Last Page

203

Publication Date

1990

Abstract

A 16-18 year-old aspen stand was harvested in 1969. Aerial biomass components were determined and soils evaluated. Treatments of fertilizer, irrigation, fertilizer + irrigation and control were applied over a seven year period following harvest. Stand measurements were taken periodically over 18 years. Fertilization produced growth increases of 45-55 percent. Height, diameter, and stems per acre were affected by treatments. Guidelines for fertilizer application were developed from leaf tissue analysis.

Recommended Citation

Wyckoff, G. W. et al. Development of an aspen sucker stand following irrigation and fertilization. General Technical Report North Central Forest Experiment Station, USDA Forest Service. NC-140.