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Management - Treatment Prescriptions

 Overview. When aspen habitats are moving out of their of the range of natural variability, prescriptions can be developed to ensure the ecological sustainability of  these ecosystems. This portal introduces a database of (1) treatment prescriptions being undertaken in aspen communities throughout Western North America, (2) treatment protocols developed for those prescriptions, (3) model management documents,  and (4) mechanisms for submitting records to the databases. The intent of the portal  is to provide a clearinghouse of projects and documents so that resource managers can communicate with one another, researchers can identify, study, and monitoring sites, and the public can track public land management.

 

Treatment Prescriptions Database. The link below provides access to current aspen treatment prescription projects. The database can be searched by study title, state, specific area within a state, and descriptors for type/subject of study. Each record can be examined in detail for the project’s abstracts, its lead investigator, and project contact information. Search the Treatment Prescriptions Database

Treatment Prescriptions Submissions. Add your treatment prescriptions to the database. This will promote collaboration and information sharing. Use the link below to fill in the simple submission form to add your project to the database. Submit to the Treatment Prescription Database

 

Treatment Protocols Database. This database is intended to help resource managers share protocols relating to the treatment of aspen communities. If you would like to add a protocol to the database, please submit (1) the protocol title, (2) an abstract about the protocol, (3) where the protocol was developed, (4) a contact person for the protocol (name, email and telephone), (5) your name and contact info, and (6) an attached copy of the protocol or a link to it. Send submissions to peregrines@prodigy.net.
Aspen Restoration: Buck Pole Fence Specification

Overview: This document describes one method for constructing buck and pole fences or exclosures.  It includes information on the materials, equipment, personnel and NEPA documentation needed (for Federal Agencies).

Agency: US Forest Service

Contact Person: Diane Shirley

Contact Address:  dshirley@fs.fed.us

Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/r6/uma/aspen/buckandpole.htm

or Buck Pole Fence Specifications

Native Plants Propagation Protocols: Aspen Native Plant Propagation Protocol Database--The Native Plant Network is devoted to the sharing of information on how to propagate native plants of North America. There at least 7 protocals for aspen propagation in this database

 

Management Documents Database. This database is intended to help provide model documents needed for aspen resource planning and for promoting public review and understanding of aspen managemnt. If you would like to add a model document or clarification of standard and guideline to the database, please submit (1) the document title, (2) an abstract about the document, (3) what agency developed the document, (4) a contact person for the docuemnt (name, email and telephone), (5) your name and contact info, and (6) an attached copy of the document or a link to it. Send submissions to peregrines@prodigy.net.
Title: Ottawa National Forest EIS, Record of Decision, 2006 Forest Plan

Overview: Aspen Habitats are recognized as a key component of this National Forest. For example in this management plan indicator species are chosen to reflect the health of aspen communities.

Agency: Ottawa National Forest

Contact Person: Forest Supervisor or Bob Brenner (906.932.1330, ext. 317)

Contact Address: E6248 US 2
Ironwood, MI 49938

Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/r9/ottawa/forest_management/forest_plan/

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