Only a few years ago, red alder, the major hardwood species in the Northwest, was regarded as a weed to be eradicated with herbicides. Today, red alder provides the raw material for a thriving industry, producing fine furniture, specialized veneers and plywoods, and paper products. In addition to its economic values, red alder has unique biological values that are proving vital in efforts to improve forest management. This timely study presents a synthesis of current knowledge about the biology and management of red alder. The first section covers topics in the basic biology of alder, while the second section offers principles and practices of alder management. The book's 34 contributors provide current and comprehensive information that will allow forest managers to weave red alder into the improved forest management systems demanded by an increasingly well-informed public.

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8. Growth Patterns of Red Alder / Dean S. DeBell and Peter A. Giordano
9. Red Alder: Interactions with Wildlife / William C. McComb
10. Evaluation of Site Quality for Red Alder / Constance A. Harrington and Paul J. Courtin
11. Biology, Ecology, and Utilization of Red Alder Seed / Alan Ager, Yasuomi Tanaka and Jim McGrath
12. Seedling Quality and Nursery Practices for Red Alder / Glenn R. Ahrens
13. Red Alder Plantation Establishment / Alexander Dobkowski, Paul F. Figueroa and Yasuomi Tanaka
14. Management of Young Red Alder / David E. Hibbs and Dean S. DeBell
15. Fertilization and Nutrition of Red Alder / M.A. Radwan and D.S. DeBell
16. Growth and Yield of Red Alder / Klaus J. Puettmann
17. Wood Quality, Product Yield, and Economic Potential / Marlin E. Plank and Susan Willits Conclusion: Whose Fat Shadow Nourisheth / David E. Hibbs, Dean S. DeBell and Robert F. Tarrant