Aspen Stand Development Following Harvest in the Lake States Region

Authors

Peter C. Bates, University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
Charles R. Blinn, University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
Alvin A. Alm, Cloquet Forestry Center
Donald A. Perala, U.S. Forest Service

Document Type

Article

Journal/Book Title/Conference

Northern Journal of Applied Forestry

Volume

6

Issue

4

Publisher

Society of American Foresters

First Page

178

Last Page

183

Publication Date

12-1989

Abstract

This paper summarizes the literature that reports factors influencing the development of aspen stands following harvest. It is intended primarily for forest managers in the Lake States region, although some work done in the western United States is included.

Aspen stands generally regenerate to dense sucker stands after harvest. Competition, disease, and other injurious agents aid natural thinning in maturing stands. Although competition among stems is the primary cause of mortality in many stands, in some stands mortality caused by disease and injury may reduce expected yield. Forest managers should be aware of the factors that can affect aspen stand development, particularly when evaluating regeneration densities and rotation length, and when planning thinning operations.

Recommended Citation

Bates, P. C. et al. 1989. Aspen stand development following harvest in the Lake States region. Northern Journal of Applied Forestry. 6 (4): 178-183.