Root-zone soil temperature: sources of variation and some effects on planted conifer seedlings in high-elevation forest openings in the interior of British Columbia

Slow growth of planted seedlings and failure of many artificially regenerated forest openings has tempered initial optimism regarding reforestation in high-elevation environments in British Columbia. Poor rooting of planted stock, partly because of low soil temperatures, has been suggested as a majo...

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Main Author: Balisky, Allen C.
Language:English
Published: 2008
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/2429/2136