Establishing even-age northern hardwood regeneration by the shelterwood method--a preliminary guide.

Richard M. Godman; Carl H. Tubbs

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Establishing even-age northern hardwood regeneration by the shelterwood method--a preliminary guide.

Informally Refereed

Authors:

Richard M. Godman, Carl H. Tubbs

Year:

1973

Type:

Research Paper

Station:

Northern Research Station

Source:

Research Paper NC-99. St. Paul, MN: U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, Forest Service, North Central Forest Experiment Station

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Abstract

The shelterwood system of regeneration with northern hardwoods is a reliable method of obtaining even-age stands of both tolerant and moderately tolerant species. Details of applying the two-cut system are described along with the necessary modifications for encouraging moderately tolerant species.

Keywords

silvicultural system, reproduction, sugar maple, yellow birch

Citation

Godman, Richard M.; Tubbs, Carl H. 1973. Establishing even-age northern hardwood regeneration by the shelterwood method--a preliminary guide. Research Paper NC-99. St. Paul, MN: U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, Forest Service, North Central Forest Experiment Station