Soil Management for Hardwood Production

W. M. Broadfoot; B. G. Blackmon; J. B. Baker

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Soil Management for Hardwood Production

Informally Refereed

Authors:

W. M. Broadfoot, B. G. Blackmon, J. B. Baker

Year:

1971

Type:

Scientific Journal

Station:

Southern Research Station

Source:

In: Symposium on Southeastern Hardwoods. USDA-Forest Service, Southeastern Area State and Private Forestry. 17-29.

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Abstract

Soil management is the key to successful hardwood management because soil properties are probably the most important determinants of forest productivity. Because of the lack of soil uniformity, however, many foresters have become frustrated with attempts to relate soil to satisfactory growth. Since soil scientists have been unable to predict site quality for trees in terms of straightforward, measurable soil properties, some forest managers are wondering whether it is worthwhile to consider soil in discriminating between sites.

Citation

Broadfoot, W. M.; Blackmon, B. G.; Baker, J. B. 1971. Soil Management for Hardwood Production. In: Symposium on Southeastern Hardwoods. USDA-Forest Service, Southeastern Area State and Private Forestry. 17-29.