Decay of Aspen in Colorado

Authors

Ross W. Davidson
Thomas E. Hinds
Frank G. Hawksworth

Document Type

Report

Journal/Book Title/Conference

U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Rocky Mountain Forest and Range Experiment Station. Fort Collins, Colo.

Issue

Station Paper 45

First Page

1

Last Page

14

Publication Date

1959

Abstract

Quaking aspen (Populus tremuloides Michx.) stands are extensive in the central Rocky Mountains. The species reaches its maximum development in the mountains and high mesas west of the Continental Divide in Colorado (Baker, 1925). On the better sites aspen yields a greater volume of wood in a shorter period than most of the conifers growing at comparable elevations. The present study was undertaken to determine the relationship of decay in stands in different areas and of different ages.

Recommended Citation

Davidson, Ross W.; Hinds, Thomas E.; Hawksworth, Frank G. 1959. Decay of aspen in Colorado. U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Rocky Mountain Forest and Range Experiment Station. Fort Collins, Colo. Station Paper 45.