Stand density, stand structure, and species composition in transition oak stands of northwestern Pennsylvania

Susan L. Stout

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Stand density, stand structure, and species composition in transition oak stands of northwestern Pennsylvania

Informally Refereed

Authors:

Susan L. Stout

Year:

1991

Type:

General Technical Report

Station:

Northern Research Station

Source:

In: McCormick, Larry H.; Gottschalk, Kurt W., eds. Proceedings, 8th Central Hardwood Forest Conference; 1991 March 4-6; University Park, PA. Gen. Tech. Rep. NE-148. Radnor, PA: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Northeastern Forest Experiment Station: 194-206.

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Abstract

Transition stands, those containing species associated with both the northern hardwood and oak-hickory forest types, are important to forest diversity in northwestern Pennsylvania. These stands have high value for a variety of forest uses, including timber production, wildlife habitat, and aesthetics. Diameter distributions are characteristically stratified by species, with the most valuable oak species among the largest trees in the stand.

Parent Publication

Proceedings, 8th Central Hardwood Forest Conference

Citation

Stout, S.L. 1991. Stand density, stand structure, and species composition in transition oak stands of northwestern Pennsylvania. In: McCormick, Larry H.; Gottschalk, Kurt W., eds. Proceedings, 8th Central Hardwood Forest Conference; 1991 March 4-6; University Park, PA. Gen. Tech. Rep. NE-148. Radnor, PA: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Northeastern Forest Experiment Station: 194-206.