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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.
Sp559 Crop Tree Release In Precommercial Hardwood Stands, The University Of Tennessee Agricultural Extension Service
Sp559 Crop Tree Release In Precommercial Hardwood Stands, The University Of Tennessee Agricultural Extension Service
Forestry, Trees, and Timber
The length of time necessary to grow quality hardwood trees is perhaps the greatest deterrent preventing private landowners from practicing hardwood management. Valuable trees such as white and red oaks, cherry, ash, yellow poplar and black walnut require decades to reach financial maturity. This publication describes how to accelerate growth rates in your young hardwood forest, which is vital to keeping your interest alive during the critical and dynamic time between seedling establishment and final harvest.
Timber Stand Improvement (TSI) is a forest management tool used to enhance growth rates of timber and shorten the time required for hardwood crops …