RNR 1001 : RNR TEST 4
Document Summary
Forest development: forests develop and evolve through time, pioneer ecological system: pioneer species, intermediate species, climax community, then to old growth forest. In this situation, the ground may have been covered with lava, eliminating all prior nutrients and soil: secondary ecological succession: (forest burns- already has a foundation)- pioneer species, intermediate species, climax community, develops into secondary forests. Factors influencing forest development: temperature, rainfall, elevation, slope aspect, shade tolerance, shade-intolerant trees- these trees need a lot of sunlight during early growth, pioneer species- these trees are inferior competitors for light; but are usually commercially important species. In this stand we will manage wildlife, in this one we will manage pulp, in this one we will manage to lake: landscape- larger special scale than stand, may include all forest in. Louisiana: manage soil and on/off-site water quality, enhance aesthetic (looks prettier) and recreational value, develop alternative, forest based enterprises, inclusive decision-making (have more ppl than timber hugger and cutters.
