Short-Term Effect of Three Mechanical Site Preparation Methods on Species Diversity
Three mechanical site preparation methods were compared for their effects on species diversity, as measured by Shannon's index of diversity. Diversity of frequency and of density both increased as the intensity of site preparation increased. A high-intensity site preparation resulted in the occurrence of more herbaceous species than were observed with low- intensity site preparation. The results obtained are discussed in relation to the control of competing vegetation during the establishment phase of planted tree seedlings. Tree Planters' Notes 41(4):39-42; 1990.
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Author(s): Robert Jobidon
Publication: Tree Planters' Notes - Volumes 41, Number 4 (1990)
Section: General
Volume: 41
Number: 4
