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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

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