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Pilot project 2: Riparian Forest Regeneration Test Plantings <br /> The riparian forest test plantings will be designed to test single factors and combinations of <br /> factors thought to influence natural regeneration. Such factors include the responses of the <br /> forest species to flooding, soil and canopy conditions. Table 13 contains a brief list of the <br /> factors to be tested. In addition, information from a stand-age analysis will provide other <br /> essential information in developing a long term plan for sustaining these forests. <br /> CTable 13. Factors to be Tested in Forest Regeneration Test Plantings (pilot project 3). <br /> Factor Characteristic to be tested <br /> Species interior live oak, valley oak, box elder,etc. <br /> Flooding season, duration <br /> Soils sand vs clay, mineral vs litter, <br /> depth of seed burial <br /> Canopy size of gap in canopy <br /> 7.25. General Tree Restoration Techniques <br /> Various tree restoration techniques will be used depending upon the site factors, <br /> regeneration requirements of individual species, and specific restoration goals. There are <br /> relatively easy and well-established techniques for the establishment of native riparian and <br /> woodland tree species. Since ample seed and cutting sources are found at the ranch, all <br /> revegetation materials will be collected on-site. Oak woodland and riparian restoration will <br /> emphasize tree and shrub planting. It is assumed that typical understory shrubs,vines, and <br /> Buckeye Ranch Resource Plan (November, 1993) <br /> 174 <br />