Treesearch

Shows how existing information can be used to draw inferences about the distribution of values at risk from wildfire in Michigan, using example counties from the northern Lower Peninsula.

Fire and red pine are closely associated. Fires can provide red pine with the mineral soil and freedom from competition it needs to become well established. Fire can also be used to control pests, increase tree growth, enhance aesthetics, and improve wildlife habitat.

Describes a 5-year study of the effects of different liming rates on soil pH, and on Populus growth.

Lake States pulpwood production declined slightly to 7.69 million cords in 1987. Pulpwood production is shown by county and species group in Michigan, Minnesota, and Wisconsin

Presents northeastern locations of instumented fire-weather stations that record data necessary for input into the National Fire-Danger Rating System.

Section: Seedling selection, Note: 1.05

Black walnut is one of America's most highly prized tree species. Its natural range extends throughout the central and eastern parts of the United States and into southern Ontario. However, it is commercially significant primarily in the central part of its range. It typically grows as scattered individuals or in small groups mixed with a wide variety of other hardwoods. Pure stands of black walnut are rare, but can occur as small groves at the edge of a forest. Young black walnut trees are intolerant of shade and are seldom found under dense canopies of trees. Because of heavy use and...

Section: Seedling selection, Note: 1.06

Section: Site Management, Note: 2.01

Section: Stand Management, Note: 3.03