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Modeling landscape change and evaluating ecological effects of
landscape composition and configuration in Northern Idaho
Amy Pocewicz, a PhD candidate, conducted research on the UI Experimental
Forest and privately held lands in Latah and Benewah counties in 2004-2005.
"Future landscape changes in two northern Idaho counties were projected
using a unique agent-based model based on private landowner decisions, and
the ecological impact of land uses and their configuration was measured via
forest nitrogen (N) dynamics and butterfly densities." To view the
abstract for her thesis,
click here.
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Diversity of the beetle (Coleoptera) community captured at
artificially-created snags of Douglas-fir and Grand fir
In 2002 Stephani Sandoval (MS candidate) conducted research on the UI
Experimental Forest to describe and compare the abundance, species
composition and diversity of the beetle community captured adjacent to
artificially created snags of Douglas-fir, Pseudotsuga menziesii var.
glauca Franco, and Grand fir, Abies grandis (Douglas) Lindley.
Beetle populations were monitored throughout the season using
Lindgren-funnel traps placed directly adjacent to snags. The results
of this study was published in the Pan-Pacific Entomologist in 2007.
Click here to view this paper. |
Pileated Woodpecker on the UI Experimental Forest
Erik Lewis (undergraduate student
in Fish and Wildlife Resources) conducted a survey in the Summer of 2005 on
the presence of the Pileated Woodpecker on the Experimental Forest.
More information to come. |
Pileated Woodpecker
with young
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 North American range of
Pileated Woodpecker
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Crown Dynamics on the UI Experimental
Forest, Priest River Experimental Forest,
and Mica Creek
In 2004 Ann Abbott, a PhD
candidate, began research on developing, improving, and linking tree-level
models of crown dynamics for the projection of stand-level hydrological
processes. The model will be able to refine the current predictions of
product value as a consequence of the tight linkages between individual tree
crown dynamics and clear wood formation.
To view an abstract of her
research, click here. |
Response of Ponderosa Pine to Controlled-Release Fertilizers
In July 1999 Zhaofei Fan, a Ph.D.
candidate, released the results of his three-year study on the effects of
ponderosa pine to controlled-release fertilizers. His project began in
the nursery prior to sowing the seeds and follows their growth after they
were planted in the Experimental Forest. To view an abstract of his
thesis
click here. |
Cut-to-Length Timber Harvesting
In November and December, 1999, a study was conducted on
the University of Idaho Experimental Forest, Flat Creek Unit. A 30
acre unit was harvested using the cut-to-length (CTL) logging
method. The purpose of this study was to: |
 Valmet
500T Harvester cutting
a high stump for wildlife
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 15 foot grand fir snag
heavily utilized by wildlife
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Evaluate the feasibility of using a CTL harvester to create short
green snags for wildlife |
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Create a population of short green snags for monitoring of
deterioration and wildlife use |
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Create a demonstration area for field trips and to stimulate
discussion about wildlife |
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Enhance wildlife habitat on the University of Idaho Experimental
Forest |
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If you would like more information, we have prepared a short
presentation on
cut-to-length harvesting to create wildlife snags
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