Aspen Bibliography
Effects of modified skidding rules on mixed conifer advance regeneration in Arizona
Document Type
Article
Journal/Book Title/Conference
Research Note Rocky Mountain Forest and Range Experiment Station, USDA Forest Service
Issue
No. RM-479
Publication Date
1987
Abstract
Modified skidding rules, which included restricting equipment to precleared skid trails, and winching logs to the skid trails, plus directional felling, were used in a 40-acre special logging unit to evaluate the effects on advance regeneration. Logging resulted in a small (5%) decline in total advance regeneration density in skidding areas. Conifer density was decreased by 14%; but aspen sprouting made up the difference. Total stocking was unaffected. Losses in the special unit were less than in two adjacent areas logged by conventional methods.
Recommended Citation
Gottfired, G. J. 1987. Effects of modified skidding rules on mixed conifer advance regeneration in Arizona. Research Note Rocky Mountain Forest and Range Experiment Station, USDA Forest Service. No. RM-479.