Ecology, Silviculture, and Management of Black Hills Ponderosa Pine

Ecology, Silviculture, and Management of Black Hills Ponderosa Pine PDF Author: Wayne D. Shepperd
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Category : Forest ecology
Languages : en
Pages : 120

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This paper presents a broad-based synthesis of the general ecology of the ponderosa pine ecosystem in the Black Hills. This synthesis contains information and results of research on ponderosa pine from numerous sources within the Black Hills ecosystem. We discuss the silvical characteristics of ponderosa pine, natural disturbances that govern ecosystem processes, wildlife habitat and management, various silvicultural methods to manage ponderosa pine forests, and watershed management of the Black Hills.