Manual herbicide application methods for managing vegetation in Appalachian hardwood forests

Jeffrey D. Kochenderfer; James N. Kochenderfer; Gary Miller

doi:10.2737/NRS-GTR-96

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Manual herbicide application methods for managing vegetation in Appalachian hardwood forests

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Authors:

Jeffrey D. Kochenderfer, James N. Kochenderfer, Gary Miller

Year:

2012

Type:

General Technical Report

Station:

Northern Research Station

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.2737/NRS-GTR-96

Source:

Gen. Tech. Rep. NRS 96. Newtown Square, PA: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Northern Research Station. 59 p.

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Abstract

Four manual herbicide application methods are described for use in Appalachian hardwood forests. Stem injection, basal spray, cut-stump, and foliar spray techniques can be used to control interfering vegetation and promote the development of desirable reproduction and valuable crop trees in hardwood forests. Guidelines are presented to help the user select the appropriate technique and herbicide for various forest management goals. Instructions for preparing appropriate herbicide concentrations are also provided. Photos illustrate the various application methods and the tools needed to apply herbicides safely and effectively, depending on the target plants to be controlled.

Keywords

herbicides, Appalachian hardwoods, stem injection, basal spray, cut-stump treatment, foliar spray, silviculture

Citation

Kochenderfer, Jeffrey D.; Kochenderfer, James N.; Miller, Gary W. 2012. Manual herbicide application methods for managing vegetation in Appalachian hardwood forests. Gen. Tech. Rep. NRS 96. Newtown Square, PA: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Northern Research Station. 59 p.