Management of western Hemlock-sitka spruce forests for timber production.

Robert H. Ruth; A.S. Harris

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Management of western Hemlock-sitka spruce forests for timber production.

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Authors:

Robert H. Ruth, A.S. Harris

Year:

1979

Type:

General Technical Report

Station:

Pacific Northwest Research Station

Source:

Gen. Tech. Rep. PNW-GTR-088. Portland, OR: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Pacific Northwest Research Station

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Abstract

Ecological and management information for the coastal western hemlock-Sitka spruce forests is summarized in this report. Areas of emphasis include logging methods, silvicultural systems, natural and artificial regeneration, residue disposal, weed control, thinning, growth and yield, and forest protection. Consideration is given site protection and nontimber values as well a s timber management.

Keywords

western hemlock, Tsuga heterophylla, Sitka spruce, Picea sitchensis, timber management, management (forest), regeneration (stand), site preparation, silviculture

Citation

Ruth, Robert H.; Harris, A.S. 1979. Management of western Hemlock-sitka spruce forests for timber production. Gen. Tech. Rep. PNW-GTR-088. Portland, OR: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Pacific Northwest Research Station