Research and Management of High-Elevation Five-Needle Pines in Western North America

From October 5th-7th, 2021, The Whitebark Pine Ecosystem Foundation (WPEF) virtually hosted the second high-five conference (H5II), which brought together the world’s leading experts on North America’s high-elevation pines. The four main objectives of H5II, and by extension this publication, are to: (1) bring together scientists, managers, and concerned citizens to exchange information on the ecology and management of these important pines; (2) learn about the threats and current status of pine populations; (3) describe efforts to mitigate threats through restoration techniques and action plans; and (4) build a foundation for the synthesis of research efforts and management approaches.

Research and Management of High-Elevation Five-Needle Pines in Western North America collects thirteen submitted papers from H5II that cover a wide range of topics, all with the greater goal of benefiting the six high-elevation five-needle pine species. These six species are: whitebark (Pinus albicaulis Engelm.), limber (P. flexilis James), southwestern white (P. strobiformis Engelm.), foxtail (P. balfouriana Grev. & Balf.), Great Basin bristlecone (P. longaeva D.K. Bailey), and Rocky Mountain bristlecone (P. aristata Engelm.) Also included are over 100 abstracts of the many presentations offered during H5II.

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