Aspen Grove Used by Deer, Elk, and Cattle in Southwestern Coniferous Forests


Book Description

Aspen groves within mixed conifer forests produce more herbaceous understory than adjacent forest. thinning aspen groves improves herbaceous understory and aspen regeneration. Higher deer and cattle use of aspen groves is associated with the greater abundance of understory vegetation.










Appraising Fuels and Flammability in Western Aspen


Book Description

Describes a method for appraising fuels and fire behavior potential in aspen forests to guide the use of prescribed fire and the preparation of fire prescriptions. Includes an illustrated classification of aspen fuels; appraisals of fireline intensity, rate of spread, adjective ratings for fire behavior and probability of burn success; and evaluations of seasonal change in live fuel moisture contents.