Tree Health within the Lake Tahoe Basin: Interactions with Fuel Management Systems
Project Number
04.01.01.0148
Action Priority
Conduct Applied Scientific Research
Implementers
University of Nevada, Reno
Supporting Agencies
Nevada Tahoe Resource Team – Nevada Division of State Lands, University of Nevada, Reno
Primary Contact
Kat McIntyre (KMcIntyre@trpa.gov)
Stage
Completed
Duration
2008 - 2012
Total Project Cost
$255,375
Funding Request
$0
Science Program
Conduct Applied Scientific Research
This project will quantify the incidence and severity of tree diseases, pathogens, and other biotic and abiotic damaging agents on the Nevada State Park and US Forest Service Lands within the Nevada portion of the Lake Tahoe basin. Project will assist land managers in evaluating the efficacy of fuel reduction treatments, and determine how tree health varies with tree density, tree diameter, and soil type.
Targeted Performance Measures
No Expected Accomplishments provided
Threshold Categories
Vegetation Preservation
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Location
Targeted Funding
Secured Funding: Lake Tahoe License Plate Prog... (NDSL), $126,304
Secured Funding: University of Nevada Reno (UNR), $129,071