Perspectives on the ecology and silviculture of oak-dominated forests in the Central and Eastern States.

Paul S. Johnson

doi:10.2737/NC-GTR-153

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Perspectives on the ecology and silviculture of oak-dominated forests in the Central and Eastern States.

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Authors:

Paul S. Johnson

Year:

1993

Type:

General Technical Report

Station:

Northern Research Station

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.2737/NC-GTR-153

Source:

General Technical Report NC-153. St. Paul, MN: U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, Forest Service, North Central Forest Experiment Station

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Abstract

Describes the historical and ecological relations between oaks, fire, and humans and reports the consequent silvicultural options and limitations in managing and sustaining oak-dominated forests.

Keywords

Quercus, oak, fire, regeneration methods, savannas, old-growth

Citation

Johnson, Paul S. 1993. Perspectives on the ecology and silviculture of oak-dominated forests in the Central and Eastern States. General Technical Report NC-153. St. Paul, MN: U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, Forest Service, North Central Forest Experiment Station