Manager's handbook for black spruce in the north-central states.

William F. Johnston

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Manager's handbook for black spruce in the north-central states.

Informally Refereed

Authors:

William F. Johnston

Year:

1977

Type:

General Technical Report

Station:

Northern Research Station

Source:

General Technical Report NC-34. St. Paul, MN: U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, Forest Service, North Central Forest Experiment Station

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Abstract

Presents the resource manager with a key for choosing silvicultural practices to manage black spruce stands, especially for pulpwood on organic soil sites. Discusses control of growth, establishment, composition, and damaging agents; also discusses managing for Christmas trees, wildlife habitat, water, and esthetics. Includes yield and growth data, and broadcast burning techniques.

Keywords

black spruce, Picea mariana, Lake States, silviculture, timber management, forest management

Citation

Johnston, William F. 1977. Manager''s handbook for black spruce in the north-central states. General Technical Report NC-34. St. Paul, MN: U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, Forest Service, North Central Forest Experiment Station