Natural cotton wood stands - past management and implications for plantations

R. L. Johnson; E. C. Burkhardt

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Natural cotton wood stands - past management and implications for plantations

Informally Refereed

Authors:

R. L. Johnson, E. C. Burkhardt

Year:

1976

Type:

Scientific Journal

Station:

Southern Research Station

Source:

In: Thielges, Bart A.; Land, Samuel B., Jr., eds. Symposium on Eastern Cottonwood and Related Species. Sept. 28-Oct. 2, 1976, Greenville, MS. 20-30.

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Abstract

This paper reviews literature and presents the results of a survey of natural stands,along the Mississippi River from Cairo, Illinois, to Vicksburg, Mississippi. Natural stand development, growth, and silviculture are described, and stocking suggestions for plantations are made based on measurements of natural stands.

Keywords

Populus deltoides, growth, natural regeneration, spacing, thinning, increment

Citation

Johnson, R. L.; Burkhardt, E. C. 1976. Natural cotton wood stands - past management and implications for plantations. In: Thielges, Bart A.; Land, Samuel B., Jr., eds. Symposium on Eastern Cottonwood and Related Species. Sept. 28-Oct. 2, 1976, Greenville, MS. 20-30.