I. G. W. Corns Livres

A forest eco-system classification for a west-central Alberta study area was designed using vegetation, soil and forest productivity information to describe 30 ecosystem associations. Management interpretations were made for harvest season and method; site preparation intensity; soil compaction, puddling and erosion; reforestation species, method and limitations; frost heave; type and severity of vegetational competition; windthrow; snowshoe hare damage; and potential site productivity in site index and mean annual increment. Colour photos and drawings are presented for 80 common forest plants.