Site Preparation and fertilizer increase pine growth on soils compacted in logging

Glyndon E. Hatchell

doi:10.1093/sjaf/5.2.79

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Site Preparation and fertilizer increase pine growth on soils compacted in logging

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Authors:

Glyndon E. Hatchell

Year:

1981

Type:

Scientific Journal

Station:

Southern Research Station

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1093/sjaf/5.2.79

Source:

Southern Journal of Applied Forestry

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Abstract

Tree-length logging with rubber-tired skidders compacted the soil on a poorly drained site in the South Carolina coastal plain. Soil compaction reduced loblolly pine (Pinus taedaL.) seedling growth but not survival. Bedding or a moderate amount of fertilizer improved four-year growth on compacted soil, and these treatments applied in combination produced the best seedling growth. A greater response to fertilizer was obtained on compacted soil than on uncompacted soil.

Citation

Hatchell, Glyndon E. 1981. Site Preparation and fertilizer increase pine growth on soils compacted in logging. Southern Journal of Applied Forestry. 5(2): 79-83. https://doi.org/10.1093/sjaf/5.2.79.