Silvicultural systems and cutting methods for old-growth lodgepole pine forests in the Central Rocky Mountains /

Guidelines are provided to help forest managers and silviculturists develop evenand uneven-aged cutting practices needed to convert pure and mixed old-growth lodgepole pine forests into managed stands. Guidelines consider stand conditions, succession, windfall risk, and insect and disease susceptibility. Cutting practices— clearcutting, shelterwood, and selection—are designed to integrate timber production with increased water yield, maintained water quality, improved wildlife habitat, and enhanced opportunities for recreation and scenic beauty. Cover Photo.— 1Old-growth lodgepole pine on the Fraser Experimental Forest, Colorado. USDA Forest Service General Technical Report RM-127 April 1986 Silvicultural Systems and Cutting Methods for Old-Growth Lodgepole Pine Forests in the Central Rocky Mountains Robert R. Alexander, Chief Silviculturist Rocky Mountain Forest and Range Experiment Station 1 ^Headquarters is in Fort Collins, in cooperation with Colorado State University.

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