Crop tree release in western white pine plantations

Kyla Berendzen; Terrie B. Jain; John C. Byrne

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Crop tree release in western white pine plantations

Informally Refereed

Authors:

Kyla Berendzen, Terrie B. Jain, John C. Byrne

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. 6 p.

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Abstract

Traditionally, the primary focus of cleaning has been to equally space residual trees to maintain full stocking (e.g., 12 x 12 ft or 14 x 14 ft) by removing competition. Preferred species are western white pine, western larch, and ponderosa pine; however, when these species are not sufficiently abundant, shade tolerant species are left to maintain full stocking.

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

Berendzen, Kyla; Jain, Theresa; Byrne, John. 2022. Crop tree release in western white pine plantations. 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. 6 p.