Facilitating Oak and Hickory Regeneration in Mature Central Hardwood Forests

Advanced oak and hickory regeneration is often absent in mature oak-hickory forests in the Central Hardwood Region of the United States. Prescribed fire and thinning, alone and combined, are commonly prescribed silvicultural treatments that are recommended to initiate the regeneration process. This...

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Main Authors: Eric J. Holzmueller, John W. Groninger, Charles M. Ruffner
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2014-12-01
Series:Forests
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1999-4907/5/12/3344