Field Trip to Cottonwood Populus trichocarpa Farms

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Field Trip to Cottonwood (Populus trichocarpa)
Farms Groves

• Compare and contrast human-altered and relatively
  natural riparian systems
• Compare contrast the growth appearance of
  native black cottonwood clonal hybrids between
  Potr P. deltoides.
• Discuss the role of asexual vs. sexual
  reproduction.
• Discuss elements of river dynamics, riparian
  systems and human impacts on phenology
  reproduction.

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Hybrid Cottonwood Farms
P. deltoides
P. trichocarpa
F1 hybrid (Pt x Pd)
F2 hybrids (F1 x F1)
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River Dynamics

• Changes in river configuration
• Result of cutting deposition
• Constant process
• Reflected in vegetation

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River Dynamics
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River Dynamics Specifics
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Three Forks Park
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Three Forks Aerial View
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Three Forks Flow Data (cfs)
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Data Sheet