Proceedings For The Eight Biennial Southern Silvicultural Research Conference

Download or read book Proceedings for the Eight Biennial Southern Silvicultural Research Conference written by M. Boya Edwards and published by DIANE Publishing. This book was released on 2001 with total page 643 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents the research of 189 investigators studying the patterns & process of managed southern forests through 104 reported studies. These contributions emanate from scientists located at various universities, forestry industries, & public agencies. The conference began with a general session by 5 presenters on Silviculture -- A Pivotal Role in a Changing Profession.Ó The following papers were divided into specific topics: ecosystem management; vegetation management; pest management/natural disturbance; biometrics/economics; site productivity; site impacts; ecophysiology/genetics; regeneration; silvicultural systems; & stand development/intermediate management.