For this assignment, you will need to read Burnham and Lee, 2009.

Considering the information presented in this paper, answer the following questions.

  1. Does light level influence Frangula alnus growth in canopy gaps? Support your answer with references to the paper (~150 words).

  2. Is there evidence that canopy gaps influence growth of other species, or groups of species? Support your answer with references to the paper (~100 words).

  3. What woodland management implications does this research have? Support your answer with references to the paper (~50 words).