Proceedings of symposium on the shortleaf pine ecosystem; 1986 March 31-April 2; Little Rock, AR

Abstract

Shortleaf pine has the largest range of any of the southern pines, covering more than 440,000 square miles in 22 states, and has an inventory volume second only to loblolly pine. Despite this importance, shortleaf pine lags behind in terms of research information and management effort. This is generally due to the preference of forest managers for faster-growing species, and problem of littleleaf disease in the Piedmont region. However, shortleaf pine continues to be of primary importance on public lands in regions where it is the only naturally-occurring southern pine. Furthermore, it typically maintains itself as a significant component of natural stands, through mechanisms which are not fully understood. Recently, concern that loblolly pine is being planted to the north of its natural range has prompted a renewed interest in shortleaf pine. We hope that this symposium and its proceedings will provide managers and researchers with an up-to-date reference and that it will spark fresh interest in studying, growing, and managing this most neglected of the major southern pines.

Titles contained within Proceedings of symposium on the shortleaf pine ecosystem; 1986 March 31-April 2; Little Rock, AR

• Historical perspective
• The shortleaf resource
• Ecology of shortleaf pine
• Site quality relationships for shortleaf pine
• National regeneration of shortleaf pine
• Artificial regeneration of shortleaf pine
• Trends in shortleaf pine tree improvement
• Basal area or stocking percent: which works best in controlling density in natural shortleaf pine stands
• Stand dynamics of unthinned and thinned shortleaf pine plantations
• Non-woody weed control in pine plantations
• Woody competition control
• Growth and yield of shortleaf pine
• Economics of stand management
• Soil and water management in the shortleaf pine ecosystem
• Wildlife and shortleaf pine management
• Protection of shortleaf pine from insects and disease
• Esthetic considerations in management of shortleaf pine
• Shortleaf in perspective: outlook for the states
• Shortleaf pine in perspective: outlook for the national forests

Citation

Murphy, Paul A., ed. 1986. Proceedings of symposium on the shortleaf pine ecosystem; 1986 March 31-April 2; Little Rock, AR. Monticello, AR: Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service. 272 p.