Michael G. Shelton |
| Name: |
Michael G. Shelton |
| Title: |
Emeritus Scientist |
| Unit: |
Southern Pine Ecology (4159)
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| Phone: |
870-723-7719 |
| Fax: |
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| E-Mail: |
mshelton@fs.fed.us |
Location Information |
Mailing
Address: |
USDA-Forest Service
USDA Forest Service
55 N. Ashlawn
Memphis, TN 38112 |
Shipping
Address: |
Same as above
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Location
Phone: |
870-723-7719 |
Research Information |
Education: |
- B.S., Forest Science, Mississippi State University, 1970
- M.S., Silviculture, Mississippi State University, 1975
- Ph.D., Forest Soils, Mississippi State University, 1984
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Current Research: |
| Research focuses on the silviculture of natural, mixed pine hardwood stands; long-term goals are to develop techniques for their creation and maintenance. Both even- and uneven-aged reproduction cutting methods are being tested over a wide range of site and stand conditions. Scientists from other disciplines have collaborated in much of this research. |
Collaborative Research: |
- Interested in modifying traditional silviculture systems to provide an array of multiple resources and benefits.
- Have served as the silviculturist in multiple-disciplinary teams evaluating forestry practices.
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