Méthodes de Coupe et de Préparation du Terrain Pour Favoriser la Régénération Naturelle de Quelques Tremblaies de L'Est du Québec

Aspen reproduction was measured following conventional clearcuts, complete clearcuts, and/or the application of treatments designed to increase the production of root suckers. Regeneration was more than adequate following complete clearcuts, provided that the original stands contained at least 5 m 2 /ha of basal area in aspen uniformly distributed over the area to be regenerated. When aspen distribution was not adequate, even a stocking of 65 p. 100 could mean that fairly large gaps existed in the regeneration.