The effect of initial number of trees per acre and thinning densities on timber yields from red pine plantations in the Lake States.

Allen L. Lundgren

doi:10.2737/NC-RP-193

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The effect of initial number of trees per acre and thinning densities on timber yields from red pine plantations in the Lake States.

Informally Refereed

Authors:

Allen L. Lundgren

Year:

1981

Type:

Research Paper

Station:

Northern Research Station

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.2737/NC-RP-193

Source:

Research Paper NC-193. St. Paul, MN: U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, Forest Service, North Central Forest Experiment Station

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Abstract

Describes an analysis of initial density and subsequent thinning options for red pine (Pinus resinosa Ait.) plantations in the Lake States. Results showed that the initial number of established trees per acres has a major impact on the amount and quality of timber product yields, with 200 trees per acre (500/ha) thinned to 120 square feet of basal area per acre (27.5 m2/ha) maximizing board-foot volume yields.

Keywords

volume yields, timber management, stand density, Pinus resinosa, timber quality, red pine

Citation

Lundgren, Allen L. 1981. The effect of initial number of trees per acre and thinning densities on timber yields from red pine plantations in the Lake States. Research Paper NC-193. St. Paul, MN: U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, Forest Service, North Central Forest Experiment Station