Tag: Red Alder
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Should We Plant Conifers in Our Backyard Forests?
Should we be planting conifers in our backyard forests to eventually replace the existing large trees?
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Mycorrhizal Associations Between Douglas Fir and Other Tree Species
Does Douglas Fir form mycorrhizal associations with Red Alder, Western Hemlock, or Western Redcedar?
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Choosing the Right Trees to Plant in Our Urban Forests
We have opportunities to plant many trees in our urban forests, but what species should we choose?
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To Plant or Not to Plant: Three Phases in the Growth of Forests
In my last blog, I left off questioning if it makes sense to plant new trees under the canopy of forests, since the existing trees accumulate mass at an ever-increasing rate. I think part of the answer lies in the stages of forest growth in terms of three broad phases of overall biomass accumulation.