Mast importance, production, and management

Harmon P. Jr. Weeks

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Mast importance, production, and management

Informally Refereed

Authors:

Harmon P., Jr. Weeks

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. 9.12

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Abstract

Mast is a broad term that refers to the various nuts and fruits produced by woody plants. It is usually subdivided into hard mast (nuts) and soft mast (fleshy fruits). Forest tree and shrub mast is an important seasonal food for many forest wildlife species.

Parent Publication

Central hardwood notes

Citation

Weeks, Harmon P., Jr. 1989. Mast importance, production, and management. In: Hutchinson, Jay G., ed. Central hardwood notes. St. Paul, MN.: U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, Forest Service, North Central Forest Experiment Station. 9.12