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Hallie Mahowald

Publication Date

September 13, 2014
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Aspen Management on Private Lands

Highlighting strategies to restore this beautiful species

The decline of aspen in western forests over the past several decades has been a significant concern to scientists, foresters and land managers, including private landowners. This article describes important aspen management and research on private lands and provides additional resources for landowners on aspen restoration.

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