Thinning Lodgepole Pine in Southeastern British Columbia 46-year Results

This document investigates the long-term effects of thinning on a 53-year-old lodgepole pine stand. The core purpose is to understand how different thinning intensities impact tree growth, stand health, and resistance to pests over nearly five decades. A key finding suggests that heavy thinning may help "beetle-proof" stands against the destructive mountain pine beetle, contributing to greater net volume increments despite initial mortality from other factors like snow. While acknowledging some study limitations due to initial variability, the report provides valuable insights into sustainable forest management practices for older lodgepole pine.

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BC Ministry of Forests

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Author W.D. Johnstone
Publication Year 2002
Descriptive Location Kootenays
License Other (Not open); Crown copyright (Province of British Columbia), all rights reserved
Last Updated October 9, 2025, 21:57 (UTC)
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