Maintaining site productivity by thinning and tree improvement

William R. Harms

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Maintaining site productivity by thinning and tree improvement

Informally Refereed

Authors:

William R. Harms

Year:

1983

Type:

Scientific Journal

Station:

Southern Research Station

Source:

Society of American Foresters

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Abstract

Precommercial thinning of overly dense stands at about age 3 greatly increase yields of slash and loblolly pine. Several long term studies demonstrate that many options are available for commercial thinning. Genetically improved seedlings promise to increase overall productivity.

Citation

Harms, William R. 1983. Maintaining site productivity by thinning and tree improvement. Society of American Foresters. 83(9): 77-88.