The effect of logging and intensive camping on vegetation in Riding Mountain National Park [Manitoba]

Authors

A. de Vos
R.H. Bailey

Document Type

Article

Journal/Book Title/Conference

Forestry Chronicle

Volume

46

Issue

1

First Page

49

Last Page

55

Publication Date

1970

Abstract

The effects of logging and intensive camping on the composition and structure of vegetation in disturbed forest communities in the eastern portion of Riding Mountain National Park were investigated by quantitative and qualitative methods.The results indicated that logging favours the growth of shrubs, and tall coarse grasses and forbs, and hinders the development of small herbs. With few exceptions, logging did not appear to be responsible for the elimination of any species. The effects of logging on plant succession are discussed.Camping was found to be detrimental to indigenous vegetation on intensively used areas.

Recommended Citation

de Vos, A. and Bailey, R.H., "The effect of logging and intensive camping on vegetation in Riding Mountain National Park [Manitoba]" (1970). Aspen Bibliography. Paper 5569.
https://digitalcommons.usu.edu/aspen_bib/5569