Role of uneven-aged silviculture in the context of ecosystem management
Technical Report
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OSTI ID:229238
The role of uneven-aged silviculture in an ecosystem management context is established using three elements. A review of succession and disturbance theory establishes an ecological basis for the method. The economic and social basis for the method is derived from comparisons of yields and economics, and discussion of social aspects. The adaptive management context is developed by reviewing four classic case studies, drawing on past successes and failures of the method. Overall, the case is made that widespread application of uneven-aged silviculture under ecosystem management carries both potential and risk, and that the trade-offs expand rather than limit future silvicultural options.
- Research Organization:
- Forest Service, Hot Springs, AK (United States)
- OSTI ID:
- 229238
- Report Number(s):
- PB--96-146451/XAB
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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