Dead wood relative to slope severity in mesic loess bluff hardwood forests
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Abstract
To aid in identification of land within Vicksburg National Military Park that was subjected to forest restoration during the 1930s, I evaluated the hypothesized relationships between maximum live tree diameter or dead wood (standing and down) and severity of slope. Disproportionate mortality among early-successional, pioneer tree species suggested maturation of pioneer upland hardwood forests. As such, input and decomposition of dead wood have likely approached equilibrium. Thus, I did not detect a useful predictive relationship between dead wood (standing or down) or maximum diameter of live trees and severity of slope. Lack of relationships between slope and large diameter trees or volume of dead wood resulted in an inability to evaluate former land use based on these parameters.
Suggested Citation
Twedt, D.J., 2012, Dead wood relative to slope severity in mesic loess bluff hardwood forests.
| Publication type | Book |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | Conference publication |
| Title | Dead wood relative to slope severity in mesic loess bluff hardwood forests |
| Year Published | 2012 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher location | Hancock, Michigan |
| Contributing office(s) | Patuxent Wildlife Research Center |
| Larger Work Type | Article |
| Larger Work Subtype | Journal Article |
| Country | United States |