Converting partially-stocked aspen stands to fully-stocked stands in the Lake States: an economic analysis.

Jeffrey T. Olson; Allen L. Lundgren

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Converting partially-stocked aspen stands to fully-stocked stands in the Lake States: an economic analysis.

Informally Refereed

Authors:

Jeffrey T. Olson, Allen L. Lundgren

Year:

1978

Type:

General Technical Report

Station:

Northern Research Station

Source:

General Technical Report NC-47. St. Paul, MN: U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, Forest Service, North Central Forest Experiment Station

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Abstract

The 1968 Wisconsin Forest Survey showed large areas of aspen type that are not considered fully stocked. The economic feasibility of converting partially-stocked stands to full stocking is examined, and a rule presented for determining when a partially-stocked stand should be harvested to maximize its present value.

Keywords

aspen, Populus tremuloides, investment analysis, timber growth, yield

Citation

Olson, Jeffrey T.; Lundgren, Allen L. 1978. Converting partially-stocked aspen stands to fully-stocked stands in the Lake States: an economic analysis. General Technical Report NC-47. St. Paul, MN: U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, Forest Service, North Central Forest Experiment Station