EP1121

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Project:

Effects of Red Alder on Stand Dynamics and Nitrogen Availability

Project Number:

EP1121

District(s):

South Island, Sunshine Coast

Location:

East Wilson Creek, Halpenny Study Area, Holt Creek, Gough Creek, Waterloo Creek

Project Leader(s):

Phil Comeau, B.C. Ministry of Forests, Research Branch, Victoria

Contact:

E-mail:	Phil.Comeau@gems2.gov.bc.ca
Phone:	(250) 387-3299

Objectives:

To improve understanding of both the competitive and beneficial effects of red alder when grown with conifers;
To document and demonstrate the effects of different amounts and spatial arrangements of red alder on the growth and survival of conifers and hardwoods, stand dynamics, crown characteristics, nitrogen availability, nutrient cycling, and long-term productivity.

Subprojects:

EP1121.01 Effects of Red Alder Density on Conifer Growth and Nitrogen Availability
EP1121.01b Modeling light penetration through tree canopies.
EP1121.02 Effects of Hardwood Density and Arrangement on Mixed Stand Development
EP1121.03 Effects of patches of red alder on microenvironment and on performance of conifers

Acknowledgments:

Support for this project has been provided by the B.C. Ministry of Forests, the Canada-British Columbia Partnership Agreement on Forest Resource Development (FRDAII), and Forest Renewal BC.

Project:

Effects of Red Alder on Stand Dynamics and Nitrogen Availability

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Last Updated: May 27, 1998.