Natural Tree Regeneration after Wildfire in Oregon: Pros and Cons Presented by: Tara Jennings

Public pressure is mounting to promote alternatives to clearcutting Offers the forester an opportunity to reduce forest renewal costs It has been shown that seedlings establish promptly after wildfires Why Consider Natural Regeneration?

Things to Consider Management objective Site characteristics: soil, slope, aspect etc. Seed source and species of interest When the fire occurred

Pros 1.Mixed stands are likely to come in after fire 2.Higher initial stand densities 3.Seedlings will thrive if they establish before existing vegetation 4.Easier for seeds to penetrate the soil

Cons 1.Usually require density reduction or spacing treatments to maximize early crop growth 2.Hard for seedlings to establish due to increased solar radiation 3.Slow 4.Seed availability

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