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Treesearch

Study Effects of Impounded Water on Trees

Informally Refereed
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Abstract

In recent years farmers and sportsmen have built many temporary shallow-water impoundments in southern hardwood forests. While the main purpose has been to attract waterfowl, a recent study shows that these forest lakes, if properly managed, can also benefit the timber.

Citation

Broadfoot, W. M. 1970. Study Effects of Impounded Water on Trees. Mississippi Farm Research 21(6):1-2.