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Michael
D. Smith, Soil Scientist, Fishlake National Forest, Richfield,
Utah
mdsmith01@fs.fed.us |
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Potential
for Aspen Regeneration, Fishlake National Forest
Coauthors Wanda Bennett, Jenneka Jewkes, and Robert B. Campbell
Soils for the entire Fishlake National Forest were mapped at a
scale of 1:24,000 to complete a 3rd order soil survey on 1.4 million
acres of public lands. Nearly 400 soil map symbols were used to
represent more than 17,000 soil polygons. Polygon sizes typically
ranged from 25 to 200 acres on the uplands while others measured
less than 10 acres in riparian zones and wetlands. Each soil map
symbol was assigned an aspen regeneration code; then a forest-wide
map was produced. The potential for aspen regeneration is displayed
in one of four ratings. The potential aspen regeneration ratings
are good, fair, poor, and unsuited. Rating descriptions include
the following information. Good indicates that the soil properties
and site characteristics are generally well suited for sustaining
aspen communities. Fair is used to identify areas of aspen that
are currently at risk to stand replacement by conifers. Poor means
that the area is considered to be quite marginal for successful
aspen regeneration following all types of ground disturbance. Unsuited
is used to display the areas that will not support aspen forests.
Management recommendations for each rating category are also included.
This display has proven useful for assessments and project planning,
implementation, and monitoring.
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