Species-site suitability of shortleaf, white, and Virginia pine

J. K. Francis

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Species-site suitability of shortleaf, white, and Virginia pine

Informally Refereed

Authors:

J. K. Francis

Year:

1979

Type:

Scientific Journal

Station:

Southern Research Station

Source:

In: Proceedings, Symposium on the Management of Pines of the Interior South. Technical Publication SA-TP-2. Atlanta, GA: USDA Forest Service, Southeastern Area State and Private Forestry. 63-71.

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Abstract

Three important pines of the interior South, shortleaf, white, and Virginia pines, have somewhat different habitat requirements. This paper is a literature review of their natural range, growth rates, and edaphic and climatic requirements for establishment and growth.

Keywords

soil-site studies, competition, climate, aspect, parental material

Citation

Francis, J. K. 1979. Species-site suitability of shortleaf, white, and Virginia pine. In: Proceedings, Symposium on the Management of Pines of the Interior South. Technical Publication SA-TP-2. Atlanta, GA: USDA Forest Service, Southeastern Area State and Private Forestry. 63-71.