Large area comparisons of forest management practices in West Virginia (1951-present)

Thomas M. Schuler; Mark Ford; Mary Beth Adams; James Kochenderfer; Pamela Edwards

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Large area comparisons of forest management practices in West Virginia (1951-present)

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Authors:

Thomas M. Schuler, Mark Ford, Mary Beth Adams, James Kochenderfer, Pamela Edwards

Year:

2006

Type:

Scientific Journal

Station:

Northern Research Station

Source:

In: Irland, Lloyd C.; Camp, Ann E.; Brissette, John C.; and Donohew, Zachary R., eds. Long-term Silvicultural & Ecological Studies: Results for Science and Management. New Haven, CT: Yale University: 94-103

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Abstract

Changes in species composition and possible associated changes in forest productivity after timber harvesting have important implications with respect to forest management options for landowners and for regional wood using industries. To better understand partial harvesting and its impacts, a study employing three different partial cutting practices, with monitoring of unmanaged reference stands, was initiated in 1951 and continues to date on the Fernow Experimental Forest in West Virginia.

Citation

Schuler, Thomas M.; Ford, W. Mark; Adams, Mary Beth; Kochenderfer, James N.; Edwards, Pamela J. 2006. Large area comparisons of forest management practices in West Virginia (1951-present). In: Irland, Lloyd C.; Camp, Ann E.; Brissette, John C.; and Donohew, Zachary R., eds. Long-term Silvicultural & Ecological Studies: Results for Science and Management. New Haven, CT: Yale University: 94-103