This week the office view is of Pike's Peak. We're working along the Rampart Road just north of Chipita Park. We're supposed to be planning group selections for a mix of ponderosa pine, limber pine, Douglas fir, and aspen. This would, on the other hand, be a good place for slashing and burning. The stands are still relatively open, and a moderate fire would set back the shade tolerant advanced regeneration (Douglas fir and some Engelmann spruce) while preserving the legacy pines and stimulating aspen sprouting. Unfortunately it is very difficult to find a window for smoking 1,000 acres within view of 600,000 people, so broadcast burning may not be a realistic option. That leaves group selection. Oh well, it beats a week sitting at the desk.
Wednesday, October 5, 2011
View from the Office
This week the office view is of Pike's Peak. We're working along the Rampart Road just north of Chipita Park. We're supposed to be planning group selections for a mix of ponderosa pine, limber pine, Douglas fir, and aspen. This would, on the other hand, be a good place for slashing and burning. The stands are still relatively open, and a moderate fire would set back the shade tolerant advanced regeneration (Douglas fir and some Engelmann spruce) while preserving the legacy pines and stimulating aspen sprouting. Unfortunately it is very difficult to find a window for smoking 1,000 acres within view of 600,000 people, so broadcast burning may not be a realistic option. That leaves group selection. Oh well, it beats a week sitting at the desk.
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