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Biosphere Reserve Conservation Activities

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Scientists are determining water use in a young larch forest. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The USDA Forest Service is conducting seed germination and seedling survival research.

 

Text Box: Research and Monitoring 
 
Hydrology (monitoring is done at two stream parshall flumes)
Nutrient cycling 
Plant nutrition
Climate (monitoring is done at five microclimatic stations) 
Plant ecology and succession in young and old growth forest 
Ecology and management of Larix 
Cone and seed development and dispersal
Natural and artificial regeneration after harvest cuttings
Effects of stand culture treatment on forest development
Insect and disease interactions
Effects of the amount of wood harvest on site productivity
Influence of silvicultural practices on watershed, esthetics, and wildlife values

Last updated: 06/27/2005

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