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David Loftis: Stand Management - Regeneration

Objectives

To learn the vital attributes of tree species.
To learn how tree species respond to disturbance.
To understand oak regeneration “strategy.”
To learn the types of regeneration methods.

Hardwood Ecology and Regeneration

People

Person

David Loftis

Research Forester

https://research.fs.usda.gov/about/people/dloftis

Module References

General

Regeneration Decisions Model

https://research.fs.usda.gov/srs/understory/regeneration-decisions-model
General

Explanation for Regeneration Decisions Model

https://research.fs.usda.gov/srs/understory/explanation-regeneration-decisions-model

Lesson References

David Loftis. 2009. Preharvest herbicide treatment improves regeneration in Southern Appalachian Hardwoods
Thomas A. Waldrop. 1997. Four Site-Preparation Techniques for Regenerating Pine-Hardwood Mixtures in the Piedmont
David Loftis, Charles E. McGee, [Editors]. 1993. Oak Regeneration: Serious Problems Practical Recommendations (Symposium Proceedings)
David Loftis. 1989. Regeneration of southern hardwoods: some ecological concepts
David Loftis. 1990. A Shelterwood Method for Regenerating Red Oakin the Southern Appalachians
David Loftis. 1990. Predicting Post-Harvest Performance of Advance Red Oak Reproduction in the Southern Appalachians
David Loftis. 1989. Species composition of regeneration after clearcutting Southern Appalachian hardwoods
Donald E. Beck, Ralph M. Hooper. 1986. Development of a Southern Appalachian Hardwood Stand After Clearcutting
Donald E. Beck, Lino Della-Bianca. 1981. Yellow-Poplar: Characteristics and Management
C.E. McGee. 1978. Size and Age of Tree Affect White Oak Stump Sprouting

Last updated December 3, 2025

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