E.P. 1121 - Studies of interactions between coastal hardwoods and conifers

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.

Location:

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

Contacts:

• Louise de Montigny

Web Presentation:

• http://www.for.gov.bc.ca/hre/forprod/fordyn/projects/ep1121/ep1121.htm
• http://www.for.gov.bc.ca/hre/redalder/