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Coastal Western Red Cedar Regeneration: Problems and Potentials

Curran, M. P. and Dunsworth, B. G. IN: Western red cedar -- does it have a future, conference proceedings, p.20-32. 1987.

Western red cedar (Thuja plicata Donn) is a climax species with silvical characteristics that favor its use in wet and/or shaded (brushy) sites, and in root rot or mild frost pockets. Past research conducted on natural regeneration demonstrated that a very large amount of seed is required to produce a stand. It is now usually planted on sites where it is a desired crop species. Research in progress on slashburning effects suggests that western red cedar growth may be improved by burning these types of sites, even though nutritional status may decline. Initial mycorrhizal associations of western red cedar may be positively affected by a low impact burn, and negatively affected by a high impact burn.


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Author(s): M. P. Curran, B. G. Dunsworth

Section: Outplanting Performance