Forest Regeneration Manual

di Mary L. Duryea (Autore)

P.M . Dougherty (Autore)

Springer, 1991

The Forest Regeneration Manual presents state-of-the-art information about current regeneration practices for southern pines in the United States. Over 1.2 billion seedlings of five major species -- loblolly, slash, longleaf, sand, and shortleaf -- are planted each year. In 22 chapters, the Manual details fundamental steps in establishing successful young pine plantations: regeneration planning, including economic and legal aspects; regeneration harvest methods; propagation by seed and vegetative techniques; bareroot and container seedling culturing in the nursery; measures of seedling quality; site potential; -- environment, associated vegetation, soils; matching species to sites; site preparation -- mechanical and chemical methods, fire, fertilization; seedling handling before planting; planting practices and measures of regeneration success; promoting early plantation growth and management of competing vegetation, insects, disease, and wildlife.

• Autore: Mary L. Duryea, P.M . Dougherty
• Editore: Springer
• Collana: Forestry Sciences
• Anno: 1991
• Rilegatura: Paperback / softback
• Pagine: 433 p.
• Dimensioni: 280 x 210 mm
• Peso: 1280 gr.
• EAN: 9780792309604

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