Context Quantitative models of forest dynamics have followed a progression toward
methods with increased detail, complexity, and spatial extent. Objectives We highlight …

Our motivation for assembling this book came from the escalating debate in both scientific
forums and the public media about the need to emulate natural disturbance in forest …

Oak decline is a chronic problem in Missouri Ozark forests. Red oak group species are most
susceptible and decline is reportedly more severe on droughty, nutrient-poor sites. However …

A critical step in understanding the relationship between forest management and bird
populations is conducting studies that employ rigorous experimental designs, relate forest …

We used classification and regression tree analysis to determine the primary variables
associated with the occurrence of cavity trees and the hierarchical structure among those …

Understanding the cumulative effects and resource trade-offs associated with forest
management requires the ability to predict, analyze, and communicate information about …

Oak decline and related mortality have periodically plagued upland oak–hickory forests,
particularly oak species in the red oak group, across the Ozark Highlands of Missouri …

Managers are often concerned about oak mortality in maturing mixed-oak forests, but they
often lack explicit information about mortality risk for oaks that differ in species, size, crown …

With wildfire suppression, accumulation of fine fuels and coarse fuels increases fire risk in
Central Hardwood Forests. Assessment of fire risk provides guides for fuel treatments …

Carryover effects occur when experiences early in life affect an individual's performance at a
later stage. Many studies have shown carryover effects to be important for future …