VALUE AND USE
SPECIES: Salix brachycarpa | Barren-Ground Willow 



WOOD PRODUCTS VALUE : 
NO-ENTRY


IMPORTANCE TO LIVESTOCK AND WILDLIFE : 
Barren-ground willow is an important forage for moose in the floodplains
of interior Alaska and has been planted for moose habitat restoration on
the North Slope of Alaska [8,26].

Willows (Salix spp.) are generally a preferred food and building
material for beaver [2].  Willow shoots, catkins, and buds are eaten by
numerous small mammals and birds [5,12].


PALATABILITY : 
NO-ENTRY


NUTRITIONAL VALUE : 
NO-ENTRY


COVER VALUE : 
NO-ENTRY


VALUE FOR REHABILITATION OF DISTURBED SITES : 
Willow stems are commonly planted for restoration of wildlife habitat,
streambank protection, and the reclamation of sites disturbed by mining
and construction [20].  Barren-ground willow is apparently well suited
for these purposes.  Barren-ground willow is also planted for windbreaks
[27].


OTHER USES AND VALUES : 
All willows produce salacin which is closely related chemically to
aspirin.  Native American used various preparations from willows to
treat toothache, bee stings, stomachache, and diarrhea [14,17].  Native
Americans also used flexible willow stems for making baskets, bows,
arrows, and fish and muskrat traps [14].


MANAGEMENT CONSIDERATIONS : 
NO-ENTRY

Related categories for Species: Salix brachycarpa | Barren-Ground Willow