Dataset Overview

The recent unimpeded infestation of the hemlock woolly adelgid (HWA; Adelgids tsugae) across the Northeastern U.S. is driving large-scale hemlock decline and mortality. HWA has already infested over 40% of the towns in Massachusetts and, as a result, many landowners are considering pre-emptively harvesting their eastern hemlock (Tsuga canadensis) stands. To examine the local impacts of this cutting activity, this study examined stand and ecosystem dynamics in 10 hemlock-dominated sites on public and private lands where hemlocks were harvested between 1 to12 years ago with nearby uncut forests.

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Purpose

To observe the local impacts of the cutting of Hemlock trees in the past 1 to 12 years on public and private lands with nearby uncut forests.

Data Collection Status

Data collection for this dataset has been completed

Start date

2003-01-01

End date

2009-12-31

Data Availability

This dataset is available to download from another website

Data License

Linked - Third party determines data license

Preferred Citation

Orwig D, Foster D. 2009. Impacts of Hemlock Harvesting in Central Massachusetts 2003-2009. Harvard Forest Data Archive: HF128. Available at: http://harvardforest.fas.harvard.edu:8080/exist/apps/datasets/showData.html?id=hf128

Update Frequency

Unknown

Maintenance Plan

Not provided

Links

  • Harvard Forest
  • Impacts of Hemlock Harvesting in Central Massachusetts 2003-2009

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