Evaluating the effectiveness of ground cover management in oak plantings and stands

J.W."Jerry" Van Sambeek

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Evaluating the effectiveness of ground cover management in oak plantings and stands

Informally Refereed

Authors:

J.W."Jerry" Van Sambeek

Year:

2005

Type:

Other

Station:

Northern Research Station

Source:

In: Weigel, D.R.; Van Sambeek, J.W.; Michler, C.H., eds. Ninth workshop on seedling physiology and growth problems in oak plantings. 2004 October 18-20; West Lafayette, IN. Gen. Tech. Rep. NC-262. St. Paul, MN: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, North Central Research Station: 21.

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Abstract

Ground cover management in hardwood plantings will affect early survival and growth of hardwood seedlings. Although less frequently researched, the management of ground covers in hardwood plantings can also alter the growth of saplings and pole-sized hardwood trees.

Parent Publication

Ninth workshop on seedling physiology and growth problems in oak plantings (abstracts)

Citation

Van Sambeek, J. W. 2005. Evaluating the effectiveness of ground cover management in oak plantings and stands. In: Weigel, D.R.; Van Sambeek, J.W.; Michler, C.H., eds. Ninth workshop on seedling physiology and growth problems in oak plantings. 2004 October 18-20; West Lafayette, IN. Gen. Tech. Rep. NC-262. St. Paul, MN: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, North Central Research Station: 21.