The role of disturbance, topography, and forest structure in the development of a montane forest landscape
Hadley K. 1994. The role of disturbance, topography, and forest structure in the development of a montane forest landscape. Bulletin of the Torrey Botanical Club. 121(1):47-61
This article examines the historical and spatial relationship between human set fires and repeated insect outbreaks (disturbances) and topography, using stand structure and dendroecological data from 38 contiguous stands. These data suggest that aspect and relief are important factors determining the spatial and temporal patterns of disturbance, succession, and rates of stand development.
- Type
- Journal Article
- Authors
- Hadley, Keith S
- Units
- ROMO
- Keywords
- Choristoneura occidentalis, Colorado Front Range, Dendroctonus pseudotsugae, dendroecology, Disturbance, Douglas-fir Bark Beetle, Landscape, montane forest, Stand Structure, Succession, Western-spruce Budworm