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Functional Diversity Affects Tree Vigor, Growth, And Mortality In The Mixed-Conifer/Hardwood Forests Of California
Leveraging positive interactions among tree species is a potentially powerful tool to sustain forests under climate change. However, experimental validation is only nascent in California. We used Forest Inventory data to investigate the potential of species mixture effects to enhance tree growth, vigor, and survival for major conifers and hardwoods. Presented by Christopher Looney, USFS PSW Research Station at the 2023 SAF National Convention in Sacramento, CA.
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Citizen Scientists Collaborate on White Oak Restoration on the William B. Bankhead National Forest, Alabama
Researchers, forest managers, citizen scientists, and non-governmental agencies collaborated on a white oak forest restoration project on the William B. Bankhead National Forest in Alabama, from seed collection to planting seedlings. Presented by Christine Martens, USDA Forest Service at the 2023 SAF National Convention in Sacramento, CA
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Fire Reintroduction In Oak-Pine Mixedwoods Following An Extended Period Of Fire Exclusion
We monitored woody plant community dynamics and abiotic stand conditions in an upland mixed oak-shortleaf pine stand treated with two prescribed fires following an extended period of fire exclusion. Positive fire effects were initially documented, but continued monitoring will be required to ensure desired management objectives are achieved. Presented by J. Davis Goode, USDA Forest Service, at the 2023 SAF National Convention in Sacramento, CA.