Managed Forest Reserves: Preserving Diversity

http://fresc.usgs.gov/products/fs/fs-034-03.pdf

Old-growth forests in western Oregon grew rapidly in low densities and contained more variable tree sizes and ages than today's young forests. Where the goal is to achieve old-growth forest structure, thinning may enable some young stands to increase growth rates and other characteristics.

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Date Of Record Release	2009-03-04 18:44:41
Description	Old-growth forests in western Oregon grew rapidly in low densities and contained more variable tree sizes and ages than today's young forests. Where the goal is to achieve old-growth forest structure, thinning may enable some young stands to increase growth rates and other characteristics.
Classification	Natural Resources Management -- Forests and Forestry
Resource Type	Publication
Format	Text
Subject	Forest management Biological diversity
Source	United States Geological Survey
Selector	Bates
Date Of Record Creation	2009-03-04 18:35:47
Education Level	College Technician/Professional/Faculty
Date Last Modified	2009-03-04 18:44:41
Language	English

Date Record Checked: 2009-03-04 00:00:00 (W3C-DTF)

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