Effects of group-selection timber harvest in bottomland hardwoods on fall migrant birds

John C. Kilgo; Karl V. Miller; Winston Smith

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Effects of group-selection timber harvest in bottomland hardwoods on fall migrant birds

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Authors:

John C. Kilgo, Karl V. Miller, Winston Smith

Year:

1999

Type:

Scientific Journal

Station:

Southern Research Station

Source:

Journal of Field Ornithology. 70(3): 404-413.

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Abstract

Due to projected demands for hardwood timber, development of silvicultural practices that provide for adequate regeneration in southeastern bottomland hardwoods without causing undue harm to wildlife resources is critical. Group-selection silviculture involves harvesting a small group of trees, which creates a canopy gap (usually

Citation

Kilgo, John C.; Miller, Karl V.; Smith, Winston P. 1999. Effects of group-selection timber harvest in bottomland hardwoods on fall migrant birds. Journal of Field Ornithology. 70(3): 404-413.