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Pb1774 Technical Guide To Crop Tree Release In Hardwood Forests, The University Of Tennessee Agricultural Extension Service
Pb1774 Technical Guide To Crop Tree Release In Hardwood Forests, The University Of Tennessee Agricultural Extension Service
Forestry, Trees, and Timber
Crop tree release (CTR) is a widely applicable silvicultural technique used to enhance the performance of individual trees. It offers flexibility in that it can be applied on small or large properties, and with certain modifications, it can be applied as a precommercial or commercial operation. By favoring the development of selected crop trees within a hardwood stand, the landowner can meet a variety of area-wide management objectives such as wildlife habitat, recreation, timber value, aesthetic beauty and species diversity.
CTR can be applied at various stages of development, including sapling, pole and sawtimber stands, depending on the specific opportunities …
Pb1767 Wood Protection For Log Home Owners, The University Of Tennessee Agricultural Extension Service
Pb1767 Wood Protection For Log Home Owners, The University Of Tennessee Agricultural Extension Service
Forestry, Trees, and Timber
Wood is a beautiful material that has been used for centuries for building log homes. Wood is also a high performance composite with good strength, insulation, fire resistance and durability characteristics. This means that uniquely beautiful log homes can be as efficient and long-lasting as structures made from wooden lumber, steel or concrete.
An understanding of wood properties will help log home owners protect and enjoy their homes. This publication is designed to provide basic information about wood, wood protection and the use of large timbers to build log homes.