Planting of Engelmann spruce is the only way to ensure adequate stocking in the short-term. Because seeds in our study were collected from numerous overstory spruces at the TWDEF, these seedlings are presumed to be locally adapted and to represent a range of genetic variability. An additional ...
For example, the probability for recurrence of the non-native BWA might be minimized by maintaining lower stocking levels of suitable host (Fraser fir) thereby lowering insect risk. Although the no-action scenario appears desirable in terms of TC, this comes with the increased probability of ...
Planting of Engelmann spruce is the only way to ensure adequate stocking in the short-term. Because seeds in our study were collected from numerous overstory spruces at the TWDEF, these seedlings are presumed to be locally adapted and to represent a range of genetic variability. An additional ...
For Objective 2, we hypothesized that CT will increase: (a) the number of large trees; (b) the heterogeneity of the shape of the diameter distribution; and (c) the regeneration density and stocking compared to the unthinned control. 2. Experimental Section 2.1. Study Site The study site...