Aerial Release of Norway Spruce with Roundup in the Central Appalachians

George W. Wendel; James Kochenderfer

doi:10.1093/njaf/1.2.29

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Aerial Release of Norway Spruce with Roundup in the Central Appalachians

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Authors:

George W. Wendel, James Kochenderfer

Year:

1984

Type:

Scientific Journal

Station:

Northern Research Station

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1093/njaf/1.2.29

Source:

Northern Journal of Applied Forestry

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Abstract

Restrictions on use of 2,4,5- T have created a need for herbicides that can be used for conifer release. Seven-year-old Norway spruce was released from competing vegetation with aerially applied Roundup. A wide spectrum of competing species were controlled and most hardwoods did not resprout during the 2-year evaluation period following treatment. Norway spruce appeared to respond to treatment and suffered negligible damage. Roundup as applied in this study appears to be a safe, effective herbicide that can be used to release Norway spruce.

Citation

Wendel, George W.; Kochenderfer, James N. 1984. Aerial Release of Norway Spruce with Roundup in the Central Appalachians. Northern Journal of Applied Forestry. 1(2): 29-32. https://doi.org/10.1093/njaf/1.2.29.