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Dense conifer forests dominated by Douglas-fir (Pseudotsuga menziesii [Mirb.] Franco) cover lowlands and mid-elevations of the western Pacific Northwest. Old-growth stands in these forests are renowned for their massive trees and complex vertical structure (Waring and Franklin 1979, Franklin 1988). The Pacific Northwest is a leading timber producing region within the western conifer forest type (Ulrich 1984), and the economic importance of these forests is projected to continue in the future (Kulp 1986).
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Brubaker, L.B., Vega-Gonzalez, S., Ford, E.D., Ribic, C.A., Earle, C.J., Segura, G. (1992). Old-Growth Douglas-Fir in Western Washington. In: Olson, R.K., Binkley, D., Böhm, M. (eds) The Response of Western Forests to Air Pollution. Ecological Studies, vol 97. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4612-2960-5_9
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