How To Manage Aspen

Describes the two species of aspen and some of the associated species. The importance of aspen’s intolerance is discussed, along with the short life-span caused by various pathogens. The importance of clearcutting for sustaining our aspen forests is covered in detail, along with proper techniques to insure the clearcut successfully regenerates more aspen. The importance of aspen for wildlife habitat is also discussed.

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