Mortality Risks for Forest Trees Threatened with Gypsy Moth Infestation

Owen W. Herrick; David A. Gansner; David A. Gansner

doi:10.2737/NE-RN-338

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Mortality Risks for Forest Trees Threatened with Gypsy Moth Infestation

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Authors:

Owen W. Herrick, David A. Gansner, David A. Gansner

Year:

1987

Type:

Research Note

Station:

Northern Research Station

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.2737/NE-RN-338

Source:

Res. Note NE-338. Broomall, PA: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Northeastern Forest Experiment Station. 4 p.

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Abstract

Presents guidelines for estimating potential tree mortality associated with gypsy moth defoliation. A tree's crown condition, crown position, and species group can be used to assign probabilities of death. Forest-land managers need such information to develop marking guides and implement silvicultural treatments for forest trees threatened with gypsy moth infestation.

Citation

Herrick, Owen W.; Gansner, David A. 1987. Mortality Risks for Forest Trees Threatened with Gypsy Moth Infestation. Res. Note NE-338. Broomall, PA: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Northeastern Forest Experiment Station. 4 p.