Seedbed Preparation Aids Natural Regeneration Of Longleaf Pine

Thomas C. Croker

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Seedbed Preparation Aids Natural Regeneration Of Longleaf Pine

Informally Refereed

Authors:

Thomas C. Croker

Year:

1975

Type:

Research Paper

Station:

Southern Research Station

Source:

Res. Pap. SO-112. New Orleans, LA: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Southern Forest Experiment Station. 9 p.

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Abstract

In south-Alabama, establishment, survival, and growth of longleaf pine were improved by winter or fall burning before seedfall. Mechanical seedbed preparation was helpful after a fire and imperative when no burn was made.

Keywords

Pinus palustris Mill, shelterwood, direct seeding, supplemental seeding

Citation

Croker, Thomas C., Jr. 1975. Seedbed Preparation Aids Natural Regeneration Of Longleaf Pine. Res. Pap. SO-112. New Orleans, LA: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Southern Forest Experiment Station. 9 p.