Graduate Student Research Assistant Utah State University Logan, Utah, United States
Aspen are foundational forest species, but populations are declining in the West due to climate change, herbivory, and altered disturbance regimes. One opportunity for restoration of the species is planting seedlings in fire footprints. This project investigates the feasibility of planting aspen in burned areas using biological legacies as treatments.
Learning Objectives:
Upon completion, participant will be able to understand the need for aspen restoration throughout the Southwest
Upon competition, participant will be able to identify what treatment methods could work for planting nursery grown aspen seedlings
