Effect of pruning on growth of western white pine

Austin E. Helmers

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Effect of pruning on growth of western white pine

Formally Refereed

Authors:

Austin E. Helmers

Year:

1946

Type:

Scientific Journal

Station:

Rocky Mountain Research Station

Source:

Journal of Forestry. 44(9): 673-676.

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Abstract

Pruning for production of clear lumber is being recognized more and more as a desirable silvicultural measure. The author's study on western white pine confirms earlier findings on other species that not more than one-third of the line crown should be removed in any pruning operation.

Keywords

pruning, growth, western white pine

Citation

Helmers, Austin E. 1946. Effect of pruning on growth of western white pine. Journal of Forestry. 44(9): 673-676.