Silvicultural treatments in immature stands

Richard C. Schlesinger

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Silvicultural treatments in immature stands

Informally Refereed

Authors:

Richard C. Schlesinger

Year:

1989

Type:

Other

Station:

Northern Research Station

Source:

In: Hutchinson, Jay G., ed. Central hardwood notes. St. Paul, MN.: U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, Forest Service, North Central Forest Experiment Station. 6.05

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Abstract

Silvicultural treatments for immature central hardwood stands include precommercial and commercial thinnings, lateral branch pruning, fertilization, cull tree deadening, and vine removal. The specifics of these treatments are discussed elsewhere in these Notes. This Note discusses some basic concepts in the selection and application of silvicultural treatments for central hardwoods.

Parent Publication

Central hardwood notes

Citation

Schlesinger, Richard C. 1989. Silvicultural treatments in immature stands. In: Hutchinson, Jay G., ed. Central hardwood notes. St. Paul, MN.: U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, Forest Service, North Central Forest Experiment Station. 6.05