Stocking and structure for maximum growth in sugar maple selection stands.

Tom Crow; Carl H. Tubbs; Rodney D. Jacobs; Robert R. Oberg

doi:10.2737/NC-RP-199

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Stocking and structure for maximum growth in sugar maple selection stands.

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Authors:

Tom Crow, Carl H. Tubbs, Rodney D. Jacobs, Robert R. Oberg

Year:

1981

Type:

Research Paper

Station:

Northern Research Station

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.2737/NC-RP-199

Source:

Research Paper NC-199. St. Paul, MN: U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, Forest Service, North Central Forest Experiment Station

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Abstract

The impacts of stocking, structure, and cutting cycle on basal area, cubic foot volume, board foot volume, and diameter growth are considered. Recommendations are provided for maximum growth in uneven-aged sugar maple stands.

Keywords

Acer saccharum, sugar maple, uneven-age management, Lake States, stocking, stand structure, cutting cycle

Citation

Crow, Thomas R.; Tubbs, Carl H.; Jacobs, Rodney D.; Oberg, Robert R. 1981. Stocking and structure for maximum growth in sugar maple selection stands. Research Paper NC-199. St. Paul, MN: U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, Forest Service, North Central Forest Experiment Station