Clearcutting as a silvicultural system

Richard M. Godman

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Clearcutting as a silvicultural system

Informally Refereed

Authors:

Richard M. Godman

Year:

1992

Type:

Other

Station:

Northern Research Station

Source:

In: Hutchinson, Jay G., ed. Northern hardwood notes. St. Paul, MN.: U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, Forest Service, North Central Forest Experiment Station. 2.06

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Abstract

Clearcutting can be one of the most effective hardwood management systems in the Lake States-if an essential criterion is adhered to. That criterion is: Regeneration must be established-that is, 2 to 4 feet high before you clearcut, before the overstory can be removed.

Parent Publication

Northern Hardwood Notes

Citation

Godman, Richard M. 1992. Clearcutting as a silvicultural system. In: Hutchinson, Jay G., ed. Northern hardwood notes. St. Paul, MN.: U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, Forest Service, North Central Forest Experiment Station. 2.06