The cutting practice level study at the Penobscot Experimental Forest in Maine

Nicole S. Rogers; Laura S. Kenefic

doi:10.5849/jof.16-006

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The cutting practice level study at the Penobscot Experimental Forest in Maine

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Authors:

Nicole S. Rogers, Laura S. Kenefic

Year:

2017

Type:

Scientific Journal

Station:

Northern Research Station

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5849/jof.16-006

Source:

Journal of Forestry

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Abstract

The Cutting Practice Level study is the longest running study on the Penobscot EF, with over 60 years of continuous measurement data. Studies of this nature provide the unique opportunity to examine long-term forest dynamics and explore outcomes not usually visible on shorter term studies.

Keywords

Penobscot Experimental Forest, silviculture, sustained yield, spruce-fir forest

Citation

Rogers, Nicole S.; Kenefic, Laura S. 2017. The cutting practice level study at the Penobscot Experimental Forest in Maine. Journal of Forestry. 115(1): 58-61. http://dx.doi.org/10.5849/jof.16-006.