Timber volumes of old Pennsylvania surface mine reclamation plantations

Walter H. Davidson

doi:10.2737/NE-RN-303

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Timber volumes of old Pennsylvania surface mine reclamation plantations

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Authors:

Walter H. Davidson

Year:

1981

Type:

Research Note

Station:

Northern Research Station

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.2737/NE-RN-303

Source:

Research Note NE-303. Broomall, PA: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Northeastern Forest Experiment Station. 5 p.

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Abstract

Surface mine reclamation plantings established in Pennsylvania from 1919 to 1934 were evaluated to determine merchantable volume, presence and volume of volunteer species, and soil development since planting. The evaluation showed that planted conifers had a total volume of 744 M bm on the 150 acres of reclaimed surface mines. In addition, there were 356 M bm of volunteer hardwood species on the area. Examination of soil profiles showed development of distinct soil horizons in all the plantations.

Citation

Davidson, Walter H. 1981. Timber volumes of old Pennsylvania surface mine reclamation plantations. Research Note NE-303. Broomall, PA: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Northeastern Forest Experiment Station. 5 p.