Manager's handbook for balsam fir in the North Central States.

William F. Johnston

doi:10.2737/NC-GTR-111

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Manager's handbook for balsam fir in the North Central States.

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Authors:

William F. Johnston

Year:

1986

Type:

General Technical Report

Station:

Northern Research Station

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.2737/NC-GTR-111

Source:

General Technical Report NC-111. 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 to the recommended practices for managing balsam fir stands, especially for timber. Discusses control of growth , establishment, composition, and damaging agents; also discusses managing for boughs and Christmas trees, wildlife habitat, esthetics, water. Includes information on estimating yield and growth.

Keywords

Abies balsamea, Lake States, timber management, silviculture, spruce budworm control, wildlife management, balsam fir

Citation

Johnston, William F. 1986. Manager''s handbook for balsam fir in the North Central States. General Technical Report NC-111. St. Paul, MN: U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, Forest Service, North Central Forest Experiment Station