Adapting Gingrich stocking guides for managing oak woodlands and savannas

John M. Kabrick; Brice Hanberry; Daniel C. C. Dey; Benjamin O. Knapp; David R. Larsen; Lauren S. Pile

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Adapting Gingrich stocking guides for managing oak woodlands and savannas

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Authors:

John M. Kabrick, Brice Hanberry, Daniel C. C. Dey, Benjamin O. Knapp, David R. Larsen, Lauren S. Pile

Year:

2022

Type:

Proceedings

Station:

Rocky Mountain Research Station

Source:

In: Jain, Theresa B.; Schuler, Thomas M. [comp.]. Foundational concepts in silviculture with emphasis on reforestation and early stand improvement - 2022 National Silviculture Workshop. Proc. RMRS-P-80. Fort Collins, CO: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Rocky Mountain Research Station. 5 p.

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Abstract

Despite growing interest in restoring and managing oak woodlands and savannas, few silvicultural guidelines and tools are available, particularly for evaluating or adjusting woodland or savanna stand density and overall structure. Gingrich’s Stocking Guide has been used for managing oak-hickory forests for several decades, but important density thresholds are intended for use in forests where maintaining full growing space occupancy is the goal during thinning.

Parent Publication

Foundational concepts in silviculture with emphasis on reforestation and early stand improvement - 2022 National Silviculture Workshop

Keywords

silviculture, stand improvement, artificial and natural regeneration, forest thinning, forest management, restoration, stand tending reforestation

Citation

Kabrick, John M.; Hanberry, Brice B.; Dey, Daniel C.; Knapp, Benjamin O.; Larsen, David R.; Knapp, Lauren S. Pile. 2022. Adapting Gingrich stocking guides for managing oak woodlands and savannas. In: Jain, Theresa B.; Schuler, Thomas M. [comp.]. Foundational concepts in silviculture with emphasis on reforestation and early stand improvement - 2022 National Silviculture Workshop. Proc. RMRS-P-80. Fort Collins, CO: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Rocky Mountain Research Station. 5 p.