Elimination of scattered residual saplings left after clearcut harvesting of Appalachian hardwoods

G. R. Jr. Trimble; R. L. Rosier

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Elimination of scattered residual saplings left after clearcut harvesting of Appalachian hardwoods

Informally Refereed

Authors:

G. R., Jr. Trimble, R. L. Rosier

Year:

1972

Type:

Research Note

Station:

Northern Research Station

Source:

Research Note NE-146. Upper Darby, PA: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Northeastern Forest Experiment Station. 4p.

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Abstract

Basal-spraying and power-saw felling were compared as methods for eliminating the 1- to 5-inch d.b.h. understory stems left after clearcutting. Felling leaves the area more esthetically acceptable, and costs are lower.

Citation

Trimble, G. R., Jr.; Rosier, R. L. 1972. Elimination of scattered residual saplings left after clearcut harvesting of Appalachian hardwoods. Research Note NE-146. Upper Darby, PA: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Northeastern Forest Experiment Station. 4p.