Old-growth definition for western and mixed mesophytic forests. Forest Service general technical report
Technical Report
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OSTI ID:557542
Old-growth mixed and western mesophytic forest characteristics may include high canopy species diversity; uneven-age and size distribution, including several old, decadent, large-diameter tree per hectare; low density and high basal area of canopy trees; and multiple vegetation strata. Additional indicators include the presence of snags and logs in several size and decomposition classes; undisturbed soil with no compaction, well-developed organic layer and soil macropores; and tree-fall gaps of various sizes and ages.
- Research Organization:
- Forest Service, Asheville, NC (United States). Southern Research Station
- OSTI ID:
- 557542
- Report Number(s):
- PB-98-105307/XAB; FSGTR-SRS-16; TRN: 73444400
- Resource Relation:
- Other Information: PBD: Sep 1997
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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