Bernier, P. Y., Lavigne, M. B., Hogg, E. H., and Trofymow, J. A.
Subjects
FOREST productivity, BIOLOGICAL productivity, BALSAM fir, BLACK spruce, DOUGLAS fir
Abstract
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LOGGING, VEGETATION dynamics, BALSAM fir, BLACK spruce
Abstract
Evaluates the effects of careful logging on vegetation development in Canadian boreal forest. Growth in the densities of black spruce and balsam fir; Reduction of ericaceous cover in skid trails; Implications of the pattern of vegetation development for silvicultural decisions and stand modelling.