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• 1. [Article] Bibliography of Douglas-fir provenance studies, 1907-1974

  Douglas-fir (Pseudotsuga menziesii (Mirb.) Franco) is one of the world's most important and valuable timber trees. Its natural distribution in North America resembles an inverted V with uneven sides. From ...

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Bibliography of Douglas-fir provenance studies, 1907-1974 Author: Ching, Kim K., Oregon State University. Forest Research Laboratory, Hermann, Richard K. Douglas-fir (Pseudotsuga menziesii (Mirb.) Franco) is one of the world's most important and valuable timber trees. Its natural distribution in North America resembles an inverted V with uneven sides. From the apex in British Columbia, the western half extends along the Pacific mountain ranges into California for about 2,200 km (1,400 miles). The eastern half stretches along the Rocky Mountains of Canada and the United States into the mountains of central Mexico over a distance of about 4,500 km (2,800 miles). Douglas-fir was introduced into the British Isles 35 years after its discovery by Archibald Menzies on Vancouver Island in 1792. Since then, the cultivation of this species has spread to many parts of Europe, New Zealand, Australia, and some of the temperate regions of South America. At the beginning of the present century, foresters became aware that the tremendous divergence of climate, topography, soils, and other environmental conditions throughout the range of Douglas-fir was accompanied by an equally great genetic diversity within this species. The first provenance studies of Douglas-fir date back to that period, and additional provenance tests were initiated in subsequent decades. Interest in provenance studies for better understanding of variation in growth and development of the species, and their implications for improvement of future crops of trees, has continued to this day. The international Douglas-fir study that was begun in 1966-67 with the cooperation of many nations, and the IUFRO meeting in 1973 dealing with the various aspects of Douglas-fir provenance research are indicative of the efforts in this field. Results of provenance studies are contained in many publications, dissertations, and unpublished reports. Because many of these papers are obscure or not easily accessible, we have prepared this bibliography for all those interested in Douglas-fir provenance research. However hard we have tried to include all relevant publications, some worthwhile papers may have been omitted. We hope that our continuing search for additional materials, in conjunction with comments and suggestions from readers of this bibliography, will rectify the situation. Title: Bibliography of Douglas-fir provenance studies, 1907-1974 Author: Ching, Kim K., Oregon State University. Forest Research Laboratory, Hermann, Richard K. Douglas-fir (Pseudotsuga menziesii (Mirb.) Franco) is one of the world's most important and valuable timber trees. Its natural distribution in North America resembles an inverted V with uneven sides. From the apex in British Columbia, the western half extends along the Pacific mountain ranges into California for about 2,200 km (1,400 miles). The eastern half stretches along the Rocky Mountains of Canada and the United States into the mountains of central Mexico over a distance of about 4,500 km (2,800 miles). Douglas-fir was introduced into the British Isles 35 years after its discovery by Archibald Menzies on Vancouver Island in 1792. Since then, the cultivation of this species has spread to many parts of Europe, New Zealand, Australia, and some of the temperate regions of South America. At the beginning of the present century, foresters became aware that the tremendous divergence of climate, topography, soils, and other environmental conditions throughout the range of Douglas-fir was accompanied by an equally great genetic diversity within this species. The first provenance studies of Douglas-fir date back to that period, and additional provenance tests were initiated in subsequent decades. Interest in provenance studies for better understanding of variation in growth and development of the species, and their implications for improvement of future crops of trees, has continued to this day. The international Douglas-fir study that was begun in 1966-67 with the cooperation of many nations, and the IUFRO meeting in 1973 dealing with the various aspects of Douglas-fir provenance research are indicative of the efforts in this field. Results of provenance studies are contained in many publications, dissertations, and unpublished reports. Because many of these papers are obscure or not easily accessible, we have prepared this bibliography for all those interested in Douglas-fir provenance research. However hard we have tried to include all relevant publications, some worthwhile papers may have been omitted. We hope that our continuing search for additional materials, in conjunction with comments and suggestions from readers of this bibliography, will rectify the situation. Close

• 2. [Article] Annotated references on managing young forests in the Douglas-fir region

  This bibliography lists selected references useful to the forester in managing young forests in the Douglas-fir region. The references pertain to those management activities that are carried on in the ...

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Annotated references on managing young forests in the Douglas-fir region Author: Oregon State University. Forest Research Laboratory, Berg, Alan B. This bibliography lists selected references useful to the forester in managing young forests in the Douglas-fir region. The references pertain to those management activities that are carried on in the forest from stand regeneration until final harvest. Emphasis is on silvicultural, operational, and economic aspects of management, but social and ecological aspects are also included. The publications are those that a practicing forester in the Pacific Northwest should have in his library or should at least be aware of. Most publications listed can be obtained by writing to the author or the issuing agency. The general publications and proceedings cover a variety of subjects on forest management. For example, subjects such as economics, ecology, and operations, although not listed by subject, are covered in the proceedings. Spacing tests begun in 1925 at the Wind River Douglas-fir plantation by the Pacific Northwest Forest and Range Experiment Station with 1-1 seedlings are the oldest tests in the Pacific Northwest. They show trends in stand growth and development for spacings of 4 x 4, 5 x 5, 6 x 6, 8 x 8, 10 x 10, and 12 x 12 feet. Table 1 is a summary of that information periodically for the first 43 years. ' The levels-of-growing-stock cooperative study in Douglas-fir is in its early years. The publications describe the thinning regimes, the study areas, and the cooperators. During the next year, publications on several of the study areas will cover early response. The bibliography is not exhaustive, and the selection of publications is the sole responsibility of the author. Title: Annotated references on managing young forests in the Douglas-fir region Author: Oregon State University. Forest Research Laboratory, Berg, Alan B. This bibliography lists selected references useful to the forester in managing young forests in the Douglas-fir region. The references pertain to those management activities that are carried on in the forest from stand regeneration until final harvest. Emphasis is on silvicultural, operational, and economic aspects of management, but social and ecological aspects are also included. The publications are those that a practicing forester in the Pacific Northwest should have in his library or should at least be aware of. Most publications listed can be obtained by writing to the author or the issuing agency. The general publications and proceedings cover a variety of subjects on forest management. For example, subjects such as economics, ecology, and operations, although not listed by subject, are covered in the proceedings. Spacing tests begun in 1925 at the Wind River Douglas-fir plantation by the Pacific Northwest Forest and Range Experiment Station with 1-1 seedlings are the oldest tests in the Pacific Northwest. They show trends in stand growth and development for spacings of 4 x 4, 5 x 5, 6 x 6, 8 x 8, 10 x 10, and 12 x 12 feet. Table 1 is a summary of that information periodically for the first 43 years. ' The levels-of-growing-stock cooperative study in Douglas-fir is in its early years. The publications describe the thinning regimes, the study areas, and the cooperators. During the next year, publications on several of the study areas will cover early response. The bibliography is not exhaustive, and the selection of publications is the sole responsibility of the author. Close