Shelterwood cutting and understory control increase growth of oak, ash, and cherry reproduction in northern Arkansas
| Authors: | David L. Graney, Paul A. Murphy |
| Year: | 1995 |
| Type: | Paper |
| Station: | Southern Research Station |
| Source: | Proceedings of the eighth biennial southern silvicultural research conference |
Abstract
Five- and nine-year growth of white oak, red oaks, white ash, and black cherry advance reproduction was evaluated in upland oak stands representing a range in site quality, residual overstory stocking, and three competition control treatments. Analysis of covariance was used to test and describe the growth relationships for individual species as affected by initial stem height, groundline diameter, site quality, overstory stocking, and intensity of competition control. Reproduction growth varied significantly by species. Growth was significantly affected by intensity of competition control, initial height, and time since treatment for all species. Height development for black cherry was also affected by site quality and residual overstory stocking.