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Crop Tree Management Of Upland Hardwoods In West Tennessee, David O'Neal
Crop Tree Management Of Upland Hardwoods In West Tennessee, David O'Neal
Masters Theses
A 40-year-old upland hardwood stand in west Tennessee was selected to test the effectiveness of crop tree management techniques. The stand consisted of 20 acres with each acre having the potential to contain 36 crop trees. Treatments consisted of: 1) a crown release, 2) fertilization (150 lbs. N and 35 lbs. P205 per acre) and 3) a combined release and fertilizer treatment.
A severe ice storm struck west Tennessee the winter following the study's initiation. Results indicated that release greatly increased a crop tree's susceptibility to severe ice damage and that black cherry (Prunus serotina Ehrh.) …
Pb1523 Forest Practice Guidelines For Tennessee, The University Of Tennessee Agricultural Extension Service
Pb1523 Forest Practice Guidelines For Tennessee, The University Of Tennessee Agricultural Extension Service
Forestry, Trees, and Timber
Those involved in managing Tennessee forests have felt the need for a concise statement about forest practices in Tennessee. Although several sources provide information about Tennessee’s forests and appropriate forest practices, searching for information takes considerable time, and in some instances the sources are not readily available. These guidelines provide a ready, authoritative reference. This publication identifies appropriate forest management practices and informs the Tennessee forest landowner about making wise policy decisions and establishing long-range goals.
However, many land management decisions are complex and can not be explained here. In most cases, forest management requires the services of a professional …