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The Effects of Artificial Shade on Seedling Survival on Western Cascade Harsh Sites

Artificial shading produced significant increases in survival of 1st year seedlings on four of six Western Cascade harsh sites. Shading minimizes environmental stresses of limited soil moisture, solar radiation, and excessively windy conditions. However, shading does not compensate for low available soil moisture levels.


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Author(s): Gary J. Petersen

Publication: Tree Planters' Notes - Volume 33, Number 1 (1982)

Section: General

Volume: 33

Number: 1