Mountain Pine Beetle-killed Trees as Snags in Black Hills Ponderosa Pine Stands
Mountain Pine Beetle-killed Trees as Snags in Black Hills Ponderosa Pine Stands

Author: J. M. Schmid

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Published: 2009

Total Pages: 8

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Mountain pine beetle-killed ponderosa pine trees in three stands of different stocking levels near Bear Mountain in the Black Hills National Forest were surveyed over a 5-year period to determine how long they persisted as unbroken snags. Rate of breakage varied during the first 5 years after MPB infestation: only one tree broke during the first 2 years in the three stands; breakage increased during the third year; the highest percentage of snags broke during the fourth year; and 10% to 14% broke in the fifth year. Cumulatively, snag breakage was 76%, 91%, and 95% in a GSL 80/90, GSL 100/110, and unmanaged stand, respectively. On average, 56% of the snags broke below 25 ft. The rate and height of breakage in mountain pine beetle-killed trees indicates that they are unlikely to persist as suitable snags for more than 5 to 10 years after infestation.

Ecology, Silviculture, and Management of Black Hills Ponderosa Pine
Ecology, Silviculture, and Management of Black Hills Ponderosa Pine

Author: Wayne D. Shepperd

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Published: 2002

Total Pages: 120

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This paper presents a broad-based synthesis of the general ecology of the ponderosa pine ecosystem in the Black Hills. This synthesis contains information and results of research on ponderosa pine from numerous sources within the Black Hills ecosystem. We discuss the silvical characteristics of ponderosa pine, natural disturbances that govern ecosystem processes, wildlife habitat and management, various silvicultural methods to manage ponderosa pine forests, and watershed management of the Black Hills.