Silcivulture Research in Rocky Mountain Aspen

Authors

Wayne D. Shepperd

Document Type

Article

Source

Rocky Mountain Forest and Range Experiment Station, Fort Collins, Colo.

Journal/Book Title/Conference

Management of subalpine forests: Building on 50 years of research. Proceedings of a technical conference

Volume

USDA Forest Service General Technical Report RM-149

First Page

25

Last Page

29

Publication Date

1987

Abstract

Recent intensification of aspen management in the central Rocky Mountains has resulted in the establishment of a silviculture research program to meet management needs. A brief history of management and past research in western aspen precedes a discussion of the results and management implications of several current silviculture studies.

Recommended Citation

Shepperd, Wayne D. 1987. Silcivulture research in rocky mountain aspen. Management of Subalpine Forests: Building on 5o Years of Research. Proceedings of a Technical Conference. USDA Forest Servce. 25-29.