Occurrence of Conifer Seedlings and Their Microenvironments on Disturbed Sites in Central Idaho

摘要

Microsite seedbeds and covers were surveyed for six conifer species following various silvicultural site preparation combinations in three central Idaho habitat types. Seedling occurrence was related to seedbeds, cover, site preparation method, and silvicultural method. An index was developed to indicate potential beneficial or detrimental seedbeds or covers for each species. Recommendations are listed for silvicultural site preparation practices to obtain desired natural regeneration in the three habitat types.