Ecological Restoration Of Southwestern Ponderosa Pine Forests

Author : Peter Friederici,Peter Ecological Restoration Institute
Publisher : Island Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2003-05-16
Category : Nature
ISBN : 155963653X

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Ecological Restoration of Southwestern Ponderosa Pine Forests by Peter Friederici,Peter Ecological Restoration Institute Pdf

Ecological Restoration of Southwestern Ponderosa Pine Forests brings together practitioners and thinkers from a variety of fields—including forestry, biology, philosophy, ecology, political science, archaeology, botany, and geography—to synthesize what is known about ecological restoration in ponderosa pine forests and to consider the factors involved in developing and implementing a successful restoration effort. The book examines: • the overall context for restoration—ecological, social, economic, political, and philosophical • how ecosystem processes such as fire, hydrology, and nutrient cycling are affected by restoration activities • treatment effects on specific ecosystem components such as trees, understory plants, animals, and rare or invasive species • the details of implementing restoration projects, including smoke management, the protection of cultural resources, and monitoring Each section is introduced with a case study that demonstrates some of the promise and pitfalls of restoration projects. Ecological Restoration of Southwestern Ponderosa Pine Forests is the second book in the series The Science and Practice of Ecological Restoration from the Society for Ecological Restoration International and Island Press.

Author : Peter Friederici,Northern Arizona University. Ecological Restoration Institute
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 592 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2003-05-16
Category : Nature
ISBN : UOM:39015056679098

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Ecological Restoration of Southwestern Ponderosa Pine Forests by Peter Friederici,Northern Arizona University. Ecological Restoration Institute Pdf

Brings together the writings of practitioners and thinkers from a variety of fields--including forestry, biology, philosophy, ecology, political science, archaeology, botany, and geography--to synthesize what is known about ecological restoration in ponderosa pine forests and to consider the factors involved in developing and implementing a successful restoration effort.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 202 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Forest management
ISBN : MINN:31951D029965161

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Ponderosa Pine Ecosystems Restoration and Conservation by Anonim Pdf

Author : Scott R. Abella
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 40 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Forest management
ISBN : IND:30000125311047

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Managing Gambel Oak in Southwestern Ponderosa Pine Forests by Scott R. Abella Pdf

Gambel oak (Quercus gambelii) is a key deciduous species in southwestern ponderosa pine (Pinus ponderosa) forests and is important for wildlife habitat, soil processes, and human values. This report (1) summarizes Gambel oak's biological characteristics and importance in ponderosa pine forests, (2) synthesizes literature on changes in tree densities and fire frequencies since Euro-American settlement in pine-oak forests, (3) suggests management prescriptions for accomplishing various oak management objectives (for example, increasing diameter growth or acorn production), and (4) provides an appendix containing 203 Gambel oak literature citations organized by subject. Nine studies that reconstructed Gambel oak density changes since settlement in the late 1800s reported that densities of small oaks have escalated, with increases ranging from 4- to more than 63-fold. A possible argument for passive oak management, that overall oak abundance has decreased, is not supported by published research. Manipulating oak growth forms is one of the main means for managing oak and ecosystem components affected by oak. Published research has classified variants of three basic oak growth forms: shrubby thickets of small stems, pole-sized clumps, and large trees. Burning and cutting constitute major prescriptions for manipulating these growth forms, whereas pine thinning has most consistently increased oak diameter growth for promoting large oaks. Because of their high ecological value, large, old oaks should be retained in any management prescription. Sufficient research has been published on which to base some oak management prescriptions, but additional research on poorly understood aspects of oak's ecology is needed to refine and improve oak management.

Author : L. Katherine Kirkman,Steven B. Jack
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 539 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2017-09-27
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781351648189

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Ecological Restoration and Management of Longleaf Pine Forests by L. Katherine Kirkman,Steven B. Jack Pdf

Ecological Restoration and Management of Longleaf Pine Forests is a timely synthesis of the current understanding of the natural dynamics and processes in longleaf pine ecosystems. This book beautifully illustrates how incorporation of basic ecosystem knowledge and an understanding of socioeconomic realities shed new light on established paradigms and their application for restoration and management. Unique for its holistic ecological focus, rather than a more traditional silvicultural approach, the book highlights the importance of multi-faceted actions that robustly integrate forest and wildlife conservation at landscape scales, and merge ecological with socioeconomic objectives for effective conservation of the longleaf pine ecosystem.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 200 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Forests and forestry
ISBN : CORNELL:31924090135108

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Proceedings RMRS. by Anonim Pdf

Author : Laurie Stroh Huckaby
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 56 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Fire ecology
ISBN : UVA:X004753660

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Identification and Ecology of Old Ponderosa Pine Trees in the Colorado Front Range by Laurie Stroh Huckaby Pdf

We describe the distinguishing physical characteristics of old ponderosa pine trees in the Front Range of Colorado, the processes that tend to preserve them, their past and present ecological significance, and their role in ecosystem restoration. Photographs illustrate identifying features of old ponderosa pines and show how to differentiate them from mature and young trees. The publication includes a photographic gallery of old ponderosa pine trees growing on poor, moderate, and good sites. We illustrate trees growing under various forest conditions and with different injuries and histories. We discuss dendrochronological methods of aging old trees and determining their fire history. The companion field guide includes a condensed description of ponderosa pine ecology, distinguishing characteristics of old ponderosa pines, and a photographic gallery illustrating their identifying features.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 100 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 1996
Category : Ecosystem management
ISBN : SRLF:D0007783871

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Conference on Adaptive Ecosystem Restoration and Management by Anonim Pdf

Author : Peter Friederici
Publisher : Shearwater Books
Page : 328 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2006-04-11
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : UOM:39015063324738

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Nature's Restoration by Peter Friederici Pdf

"Nature's Restoration relates the passion of ordinary citizens who are changing the way we think about nature. Through the work of restoration, people are discovering a healthier way to interact with the land and helping to forge a new covenant with nature, one that neither advocates human dominance nor expects return to a lost innocence. On a planet suffering from serious ecological problems, Peter Friederici shows us that the restoration movement is a refreshing attempt to set things right."--BOOK JACKET.

Author : Gerald J. Gottfried
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 228 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Ecology
ISBN : IND:30000125311054

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Ecology, Management, and Restoration of Piñon-juniper and Ponderosa Pine Ecosystems by Gerald J. Gottfried Pdf

Southwestern piñon-juniper and juniper woodlands cover large areas of Arizona, New Mexico, Utah, and adjacent Colorado. Ponderosa pine forests are the most common timberland in the Southwest. All three ecosystems provide a variety of natural resources and economic benefits to the region. There are different perceptions of desired conditions. Public and private land managers have adapted research results and their observations and experiences to manage these ecosystems for multiresource benefits. Ways to mitigate the threat of wildfires is a major management issue for these ecosystems, and the wide-spread piñon mortality related to drought and the bark beetle infestation has heightened concerns among managers and the general public. In addition, the impacts of climate change on these ecosystems are a growing concern. As a step in bringing research and management together to answer some of these questions, workshops concerned with the ecology, management, and restoration of piñon-juniper and ponderosa pine ecosystems were held in St. George, Utah in 2005 and in Albuquerque, New Mexico in 2006. The combined proceedings from these two workshops contain papers, extended abstracts, and abstracts based on oral and poster presentations. Some topics included forest and woodland restoration treatments and their impacts on fuels, wildlife, and other ecosystem components, watershed management, insect infestations and drought, wood utilization, landscape changes, basic ecology, and more.

Author : Diana F. Tomback,Stephen F. Arno,Robert E. Keane
Publisher : Island Press
Page : 462 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Nature
ISBN : 1597263206

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Whitebark Pine Communities by Diana F. Tomback,Stephen F. Arno,Robert E. Keane Pdf

Whitebark pine is a dominant feature of western high-mountain regions, offering an important source of food and high-quality habitat for species ranging from Clark's nutcracker to the grizzly bear. But in the northwestern United States and southwestern Canada, much of the whitebark pine is disappearing. Why is a high-mountain species found in places rarely disturbed by humans in trouble? And what can be done about it.Whitebark Pine Communities addresses those questions, explaining how a combination of altered fire regimes and fungal infestation is leading to a rapid decline of this once abundant -- and ecologically vital -- species. Leading experts in the field explain what is known about whitebark pine communities and their ecological value, examine its precarious situation, and present the state of knowledge concerning restoration alternatives. The book. presents an overview of the ecology and status of whitebark pine communities offers a basic understanding of whitebark pine taxonomy, distribution, and ecology, including environmental tolerances, community disturbance processes, regeneration processes, species interactions, and genetic population structure identifies the threats to whitebark pine communities explains the need for management intervention surveys the extent of impact and losses to dateMore importantly, the book clearly shows that the knowledge and management tools are available to restore whitebark pine communities both locally and on a significant scale regionally, and it provides specific information about what actions can and must be taken.Whitebark Pine Communities offers a detailed portrait of the ecology of whitebark pine communities and the current threats to them. It brings together leading experts to provide in-depth information on research needs, management approaches, and restoration activities, and will be essential reading for ecologists, land managers, and anyone concerned with the health of forest ecosystems in the western United States.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 548 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 1994
Category : Forests and forestry
ISBN : UOM:39015027138919

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General Technical Report RM. by Anonim Pdf

Author : Cathy W. Dahms
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 110 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Forest ecology
ISBN : MINN:31951D03001157T

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An Assessment of Forest Ecosystem Health in the Southwest by Cathy W. Dahms Pdf

This report documents an ecological assessment of forest ecosystem health in the Southwest. The assessment focuses at the regional level and mostly pertains to lands administered by the National Forest System. Information is presented for use by forest and district resource managers as well as collaborative partners in the stewardship of Southwestern forests. The report establishes a scientific basis for conducting forest health projects, provides a context for planning ecosystem restoration, and contributes to the understanding of the physical, biological, and human dimensions of these ecosystems. Chapters describe Southwestern forest ecosystems of the past, changes since the Colonial Period, and the implications of those changes for the health of current and future forests. Opportunities, tools, and research needs for improving ecosystem sustainability are also identified.

Author : W. Wallace Covington
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 376 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 1994
Category : Ecosystem management
ISBN : MINN:31951D03001030H

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Sustainable Ecological Systems by W. Wallace Covington Pdf

"This conference brought together scientists and managers from federal, state, and local agencies, along with private-sector interests, to examine key concepts involving sustainable ecological systems, and ways in which to apply these concepts to ecosystem management. Session topics were: ecological consequences of land and water use changes, biology of rare and declining species and habitats, conservation biology and restoration ecology, developing and applying ecological theory to management of ecological systems and forest health, and sustainable ecosystems to respond to human needs. A plenary session established the philosophical and historical contexts for ecosystem management."--Title page verso.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 432 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 1991
Category : Forest hydrology
ISBN : UVA:X001989724

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Multiresource Management of Southwestern Ponderosa Pine Forests by Anonim Pdf