Thirty-eight Years of Group Selection in New England Northern Hardwoods

W.B. Leak; S.M. Filip

doi:10.1093/jof/75.10.641

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Thirty-eight Years of Group Selection in New England Northern Hardwoods

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Authors:

W.B. Leak, S.M. Filip

Year:

1977

Type:

Scientific Journal

Station:

Northern Research Station

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1093/jof/75.10.641

Source:

Journal of Forestry. 75(10): 641–643

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Abstract

A 38-year period of group selection in northern hardwoods is resulting in a permanent composition of one-quarter to one-third intermediate and intolerant species. The diameter distribution follows the inverse J-shaped form that typifies uneven-aged stands. Uneven-aged management based on a combination of group and single-tree selection appears to be silviculturally sound.

Citation

Leak, W.B.; Filip, S.M. 1977. Thirty-eight Years of Group Selection in New England Northern Hardwoods. Journal of Forestry. 75(10): 641–643.