FRDA Fertilization and Thinning Effect on a Douglas-fir Ecosystem at Shawnigan Lake - A Synthesis of Project Results

This FRDA Report #196 is a synthesis of project results investigating the effects of fertilization and thinning on a Douglas-fir ecosystem at Shawnigan Lake, British Columbia. The research reports on a long-term, multidisciplinary study examining how these forest management techniques influence tree growth, physiology, and ecosystem processes. Key themes include the long-term impact on growth and yield, the mechanistic response of the trees to nitrogen, and the fate of nitrogen fertilizers within the soil and water systems. This document provides a comprehensive overview intended to inform better forest management practices by synthesizing decades of experimental data.

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BC Ministry of Forests

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Author H. Brix
Publication Year 1993
Descriptive Location Vancouver Island - Cowichan Valley
License Other (Not open); Crown copyright (Province of British Columbia), all rights reserved
Last Updated January 29, 2026, 18:51 (UTC)
Created January 28, 2026, 17:51 (UTC)