Suggestions for getting more forestry in the logging plan.

Robert H. Ruth; Roy R. Silen

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Suggestions for getting more forestry in the logging plan.

Informally Refereed

Authors:

Robert H. Ruth, Roy R. Silen

Year:

1950

Type:

Research Note

Station:

Pacific Northwest Research Station

Source:

PNW Old Series Research Notes No. 72, p. 1-19

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Abstract

The staggered-setting system of clear-cutting is fast becoming prevailing practice in the Douglas-fir region. The trend is away from large, continuous clear cuts to clear-cutting smaller units of timber of less than 80 acres. These are called staggered settings because the surrounding stand is left uncut to provide seed and serve as a firebreak. Major aims of this system are to obtain better regeneration and reduce fire losses.

Citation

Ruth, Robert H.; Silen, Roy R. 1950. Suggestions for getting more forestry in the logging plan. PNW Old Series Research Notes No. 72, p. 1-19