Wildland Fires and Dwarf Mistletoes

Wildland Fires and Dwarf Mistletoes PDF

Author: Martin E. Alexander

Publisher:

Published: 1975

Total Pages: 20

ISBN-13:

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Wildfires play a multiple role in the distribution of dwarf mistletoes - they may either inhibit or encourage these parasites depending primarily on the size and intensity of the burn. Many reports suggest that fire exclusion policies of the past half century have resulted in increased dwarf mistletoe levels as, well as increased fire behavior potential. Prescribed burning as a supplemental method of dwarf mistletoe control has been little used, but seems to be applicable in some forest types and stand conditions both to eliminate infected residuals in cutover areas and to eliminate heavily infested unmerchantable stands. Suggested areas of research relating to fire ecology and prescribed burning are given.

Synthesis on the Literature on the Biology, Ecology, and Management of Western Hemlock Dwarf Mistletoe

Synthesis on the Literature on the Biology, Ecology, and Management of Western Hemlock Dwarf Mistletoe PDF

Author: John A. Muir

Publisher: DIANE Publishing

Published: 2008-10-01

Total Pages: 142

ISBN-13: 1437906559

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Hemlock dwarf mistletoe (HDM) (¿Arceuthobium tsugense¿) is a small, inconspicuous parasite that has significant effects on tree growth and stand structure in coastal forest ecosystems of west. N. Amer. Previous clearcut harvesting of areas that removed all infected trees, and forestry practices that established even-aged stands of trees effectively prevented HDM impacts. However, current forest practices that restrict clearcut harvesting to small openings, and retain live trees to preserve attributes of old-growth forests create conditions that are favorable for enhanced seed production by HDM, early spread of the HDM to infect young trees, and, increased growth impacts to residual trees. More info. is needed on the biology and impacts of HDM. Illustrations.

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