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The Effect of Microsite Biological and Physical Factors on the Susceptibility of Lodgepole Pine to Cattle Trampling

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The objective of this study was to characterize the microsite physical (proximity, height, number and position of obstacles capable of impeding cattle movement) and biological (frequency and density of vegetation surrounding a tree seedling) features associated with undamaged tree seedlings compared to those which have been trampled. Recommendations on planting sites which minimize the risk of trees being damaged by cattle will be developed.

Obstacles

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  • Ainsworth Lumber
  • Gardens Creek Ranch
  • Indian Gardens Ranch
  • Aspen Planers Ltd
  • Guichon Cattle Co.

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  • Reg Newman - BC Ministry of Forests and Range
  • Kevin Cameron - BC Ministry of Forests and Range
  • Brian Wikeem - BC Ministry of Forests and Range

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Research was funded in part by the Canada-British Columbia Partnership Agreement on Forest Resource Development (FRDA II)

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