Assessing the impact of current and projected climates on Douglas-Fir productivity in British Columbia, Canada, using a process-based model (3-PG)

2010 ◽  
Vol 40 (3) ◽  
pp. 511-524 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nicholas C. Coops ◽  
Robbie A. Hember ◽  
Richard H. Waring
Keyword(s):  
British Columbia ◽  
Pseudotsuga Menziesii ◽  
Site Index ◽  
Douglas Fir ◽  
Climatic Variation ◽  
Climate Forecasts ◽  
Fine Spatial Resolution ◽  
Viable Approach ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Process Based Models

Predicted climate change is expected to significantly affect tree growth in many areas. We used a process-based model (Physiological Principles for Predicting Growth, 3-PG) to evaluate how climatic variation might alter growth of Douglas-fir ( Pseudotsuga menziesii (Mirb.) Franco var. glauca (Beissn.) Franco and Pseudotsuga menziesii (Mirb.) Franco var. menziesii ) across biogeoclimatic zones in British Columbia. The results indicate that there will be significant changes in site index (defined as the height (in metres) of dominant trees at 50 years) over this century. In the interior, a reduction in site index is likely, particularly in stands with mid-range values of site index (25–30 m), with many of the interior bioecoclimatic zones predicted to experience a gradual mean decrease in site index by up to 10%. Individual sites may decrease by as much as 40% from current values. In contrast, site index along the coast overall is predicted to increase to a maximum of 43 m by 2080. In the Coastal Western Hemlock zone, however, mean site index is likely to increase from 26 m to only 34 m. We believe that combining process-based models with fine-spatial resolution climate forecasts offers a viable approach to assess future changes in forest productivity.

Estimating Dominant Height and Site Index of Even-Aged Interior Douglas-Fir in British Columbia

1992 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 20-25 ◽  
Author(s):  
James S. Thrower ◽  
James W. Goudie
Keyword(s):  
British Columbia ◽  
Linear Model ◽  
Pseudotsuga Menziesii ◽  
Site Index ◽  
Logistic Function ◽  
Height Growth ◽  
Douglas Fir ◽  
Stem Analysis ◽  
Inland Empire ◽  
Dominant Height

Abstract Height-age and site-index curves were developed from stem analysis of 262 Douglas-fir trees (Pseudotsuga menziesii var. glauca) from 68 plots in the Interior Douglas-fir, Interior Cedar-Hemlock, and Sub-boreal Spruce Biogeoclimatic zones in the interior of British Columbia. Plots ranged in site index from about 8 to 30 m and in age from about 60 to 350 years; however, the analyses were limited to data up to 100 years of age. A conditioned logistic function was selected for predicting height, and a linear model was selected for predicting site index. The curves are similar to those developed in comparable studies in the Inland Empire, but differ substantially from curves developed in British Columbia from temporary sample plots. This study supports previous observations that the pattern of height growth for a given site index varies among ecologically different areas. West. J. Appl. For. 7(1):20-25.

Physiologically derived predictions of Douglas-fir site index in British Columbia

2009 ◽  
Vol 85 (5) ◽  
pp. 733-744 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nicholas C Coops ◽  
Robbie A Hember
Keyword(s):  
British Columbia ◽  
Soil Water ◽  
Pseudotsuga Menziesii ◽  
Tree Height ◽  
Site Index ◽  
Douglas Fir ◽  
Forest Growth ◽  
Individual Tree ◽  
Forest Growth Model ◽  
Wide Range

Both the coastal and interior varieties of Douglas-fir (Pseudotsuga menziesii var. menziesii (Mirb.) Franco; Pseudotsuga menziesii var. glauca) are found throughout a wide range of environmental conditions across British Columbia. The species is long-lived and can grow rapidly to standing volumes that approach the highest recorded among temperate conifers. Understanding the growth of the species across British Columbia, and its site index (defined as individual tree height at 50 m) is important for forest managers for both production and conservation objectives. To date, predictions of site index have traditionally been derived from forest inventory using estimates of species, height and age combined with the appropriate height–age model. More recently, process-based modelling has offered a viable alternative approach due to increased computing power, model simplifications and availability of input data. In this paper we applied a physiological forest growth model, 3-PG (Physiological Principles Predicting Growth) to predict and map site index of Douglas-fir across British Columbia at 1-km cell resolution. Our model predictions were scaled-up and compared to independent estimates of average site index for subzones from the British Columbia Biogeoclimatic Ecosystem Classification (BEC) system. Results indicated the 3-PG predictions closely matched those summarized by the BEC sub-zones (r = 0.86, p<0.001, SE = 3.0m). Predicted environmental limitations of growth suggest that the coastal variety of the species is most severely affected by temperature and frost constraints, and in some locations, soil water stress, whereas the interior variety is principally restricted by soil water availability. The proposed modelling approach complements ecological classifications and offers the potential to identify the most favourable sites for management of other native tree species under current and projected climates. Key words: Douglas-fir, site index, physiological modelling, 3-PG model, forest productivity, British Columbia, Canada

Cylindrocarpon and Fusarium root colonization of Douglas-fir seedlings from British Columbia reforestation sites

1998 ◽  
Vol 28 (8) ◽  
pp. 1198-1206 ◽  
Author(s):  
Paige E Axelrood ◽  
William K Chapman ◽  
Keith A Seifert ◽  
David B Trotter ◽  
Gwen Shrimpton
Keyword(s):  
British Columbia ◽  
Pseudotsuga Menziesii ◽  
Root Colonization ◽  
Linear Trend ◽  
Poor Performance ◽  
Douglas Fir ◽  
Root Infection ◽  
Significant Linear Trend ◽  
Conifer Seedlings ◽  
Cylindrocarpon Destructans

Poor performance of Douglas-fir (Pseudotsuga menziesii (Mirb.) Franco) plantations established in 1987 has occurred in southwestern British Columbia. Affected sites were planted with 1-year-old container stock that exhibited some root dieback in the nursery. A study was initiated in 1991 to assess Cylindrocarpon and Fusarium root infection in planted and naturally regenerating (natural) Douglas-fir seedlings from seven affected plantations. Percentages of seedlings harboring Cylindrocarpon spp.and percent root colonization were significantly greater for planted seedlings compared with natural seedlings. A significant linear trend in Cylindrocarpon root colonization was observed for planted seedlings with colonization levels being highest for roots closest to the remnants of the root plug and decreasing at distances greater than 10cm from that region. This trend in Cylindrocarpon colonization was not observed for natural seedlings. Cylindrocarpon destructans (Zins.) Scholten var. destructans and C.cylindroides Wollenw. var. cylindroides were the only species isolated from planted and natural conifer seedlings. For most sites, percentage of seedlings harboring Fusarium spp.and percent Fusarium root colonization were less than for Cylindrocarpon. Recovery of Fusarium spp.from seedlings and root colonization levels were not significantly different for planted and natural seedlings from all sites.

Contarinia pseudotsugae. [Distribution map].

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Keyword(s):  
British Columbia ◽  
North America ◽  
Geographical Distribution ◽  
Pseudotsuga Menziesii ◽  
Douglas Fir ◽  
Distribution Map ◽  
New Distribution ◽  
Distribution In Europe

Abstract A new distribution map is provided for Contarinia pseudotsugae Condrashoff (Diptera: Cecidomyiidae). Hosts: Douglas fir (Pseudotsuga menziesii). Information is given on the geographical distribution in Europe (Belgium, France, Germany and Netherlands) and North America (Canada, British Columbia, USA, California, Idaho, Michigan, Montana, Oregon, Pennsylvania and Washington).

Rhabdocline pseudotsugae. [Distribution map].

1976 ◽  
Author(s):  
Keyword(s):  
British Columbia ◽  
North America ◽  
Geographical Distribution ◽  
Pseudotsuga Menziesii ◽  
Douglas Fir ◽  
Distribution Map ◽  
Irish Republic ◽  
New Distribution ◽  
Distribution In Europe

Abstract A new distribution map is provided for Rhabdocline pseudotsugae Syd. Hosts: Douglas fir (Pseudotsuga menziesii). Information is given on the geographical distribution in EUROPE, Belgium, Britain, Czechoslovakia, Denmark, France, Germany, Irish Republic, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Romania, Sweden, Switzerland, Yugoslavia, NORTH AMERICA, Canada (Alberta, British Columbia), USA.

Dendroctonus pseudotsugae. [Distribution map].

2004 ◽  
Author(s):  
Keyword(s):  
British Columbia ◽  
New Mexico ◽  
North America ◽  
Geographical Distribution ◽  
Pseudotsuga Menziesii ◽  
Douglas Fir ◽  
Distribution Map ◽  
Dendroctonus Pseudotsugae ◽  
New Distribution

Abstract A new distribution map is provided for Dendroctonus pseudotsugae Hopkins Coleoptera: Scolytidae Hosts: Mainly Douglas fir (Pseudotsuga menziesii), also other Pseudotsuga spp. Information is given on the geographical distribution in NORTH AMERICA, Canada, Alberta, British Columbia, Mexico, USA, Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas, Utah, Washington, Wyoming.

scholarly journals Adjacency to a harvest trail increases drought resistance of interior Douglas-fir (Pseudotsuga menziesii var. glauca) in partially harvested stands in central British Columbia

2018 ◽  
Vol 48 (7) ◽  
pp. 809-820 ◽  
Author(s):  
Neil P. Thompson ◽  
Kathy J. Lewis ◽  
Lisa M. Poirier
Keyword(s):  
British Columbia ◽  
Drought Tolerance ◽  
Pseudotsuga Menziesii ◽  
Growth Rates ◽  
Habitat Management ◽  
Odocoileus Hemionus ◽  
Douglas Fir ◽  
Ring Analysis ◽  
The Relationship

Drought tolerance of trees may be affected by competition, but most studies quantifying the relationship do not consider the effect of stem clustering. Trees are often clustered in interior Douglas-fir (Pseudotsuga menziesii var. glauca (Mayr) Franco) forests near the grassland interface in central British Columbia due to past harvesting practices or habitat management for mule deer (Odocoileus hemionus hemionus (Rafinesque, 1817)). Climate change projections indicate continued increases in temperature, an outcome that would stress trees growing in dry environments. Trees placed in different states of competition by mechanical harvesting in the 1970s were sampled to provide a 40-year comparison of three levels of competition during 1–2 year droughts. Tree-ring analysis was used to assess the reduction in growth during drought years and resumption of growth in subsequent years. A clear separation of growth rates was evident between open-growing trees, trees on the edge of harvesting trails, and trees within the unharvested interior. Edge trees had intermediate growth rates but no differences were found in the long-term climate–growth relationship compared with open-growing trees. Both Edge and Open classes showed less relative growth reduction during droughts than Interior trees growing between harvest trails. Precipitation throughfall rates and competition for resources are likely driving short-term drought tolerance in combination with other factors.

Stand growth responses after fertilization for thinned lodgepole pine, Douglas-fir, and spruce in forests of interior British Columbia, Canada

2019 ◽  
Vol 49 (11) ◽  
pp. 1471-1482
Author(s):  
Woongsoon Jang ◽  
Bianca N.I. Eskelson ◽  
Louise de Montigny ◽  
Catherine A. Bealle Statland ◽  
Derek F. Sattler ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
British Columbia ◽  
Picea Glauca ◽  
Lodgepole Pine ◽  
Basal Area ◽  
Stand Density ◽  
Site Index ◽  
Douglas Fir ◽  
Picea Sitchensis ◽  
Growth And Yield ◽  
Growth Responses

This study was conducted to quantify growth responses of three major commercial conifer species (lodgepole pine (Pinus contorta Douglas ex Loudon var. latifolia Engelm. ex S. Watson), interior Douglas-fir (Pseudotsuga menziesii (Mirb.) Franco var. glauca (Beissn.) Franco), and spruce (white spruce (Picea glauca (Moench) Voss) and hybrid spruce (Picea engelmannii Parry ex. Engelm. × Picea glauca (Moench) Voss × Picea sitchensis (Bong.) Carrière))) to various fertilizer blends in interior British Columbia, Canada. Over 25 years, growth-response data were repeatedly collected across 46 installations. The fertilizer blends were classified into three groups: nitrogen only; nitrogen and sulfur combined; and nitrogen, sulfur, and boron combined. The growth responses for stand volume, basal area, and top height were calculated through absolute and relative growth rate ratios relative to a controlled group. Fertilizer blend, inverse years since fertilization, site index, stand density at fertilization, and their interactions with the fertilizer blend were used as explanatory variables. The magnitude and significance of volume and basal area growth responses to fertilization differed by species, fertilizer-blend groups, and stand-condition variables (i.e., site index and stand density). In contrast, the response in top height growth did not differ among fertilization blends, with the exception of the nitrogen and sulfur fertilizer subgroup for lodgepole pine. The models developed in this study will be incorporated into the current growth and yield fertilization module (i.e., Table Interpolation Program for Stand Yields (TIPSY)), thereby supporting guidance of fertilization applications in interior forests in British Columbia.

Comparison and Development of Height Growth and Site Index urves for Douglas-Fir in the Inland Northwest

1989 ◽  
Vol 4 (3) ◽  
pp. 85-88
Author(s):  
James L. Vander Ploeg ◽  
James A. Moore
Keyword(s):  
Pseudotsuga Menziesii ◽  
Model Development ◽  
Analysis Data ◽  
Site Index ◽  
Height Growth ◽  
Douglas Fir ◽  
Western Montana ◽  
Stem Analysis ◽  
Inland Northwest ◽  
Central Idaho

Abstract Stem analysis data from Douglas-fir (Pseudotsuga menziesii) collected throughout the inland Northwest were used for testing height growth and site index equations. The equations performed well in northern and central Idaho, northeast Oregon, and northeast Washington on vegetative types similar to those sampled in model development. However, if the equations were applied on drier sites outside the original geographic study area, overestimates of height growth and under-estimates of site index could result. Therefore, revised height growth and site index equations are presented for western Montana and central Washington. West. J. Appl. For. 4(3):85-88, July 1989.

A New Look at Pruning Coast Douglas-Fir

1988 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 46-48
Author(s):  
Roger D. Fight ◽  
James M. Cahill ◽  
Thomas D. Fahey ◽  
Thomas A. Snellgrove
Keyword(s):  
Interest Rates ◽  
Pseudotsuga Menziesii ◽  
Computer Software ◽  
New Product ◽  
Site Index ◽  
Douglas Fir ◽  
Product Recovery ◽  
Financial Returns ◽  
New Look

Abstract Pruning of coast Douglas-fir for (Pseudotsuga menziesii var. menziesii) lumber was evaluated by using new product-recovery information and new computer software. The results showed that higher financial returns from pruning are achieved by pruning early in stands that have a higher site index and that will be fertilized. Interest rates and the premium for clear lumber will have major impacts on the dollar return from pruning. West. J. Appl. For. 3(2):46-48, April 1988.

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