Accelerating development with fertilization in a young natural Piedmont mixed hardwood pine stand

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  • Authors: Berenguer, B. J.; Gocke, M. H.; Schuler, J. L.; Treasure, E.; Robison, D. J.
  • Publication Year: 2010
  • Publication Series: General Technical Report (GTR)
  • Source: In: Stanturf, John A., ed. 2010. Proceedings of the 14th biennial southern silvicultural research conference. Gen. Tech. Rep. SRS–121. Asheville, NC: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Southern Research Station. 471-472.

Abstract

A rising two-year-old even-aged naturally regenerated upland Piedmont mixed hardwood-pine stand was broadcast fertilized with N, N + P, and N + P + K to evaluate stand level responses to fertility treatments. There were significant positive stand responses in self thinning and mean stem size measured two growing seasons after fertilizer applications. Findings suggest efficient ways to enhance productivity with implications for age at final age harvest and economic value.

  • Citation: Berenguer, B.J.; Gocke, M.H.; Schuler, J.L.; Treasure, E.; Robison, D.J. 2010. Accelerating development with fertilization in a young natural Piedmont mixed hardwood pine stand. In: Stanturf, John A., ed. 2010. Proceedings of the 14th biennial southern silvicultural research conference. Gen. Tech. Rep. SRS–121. Asheville, NC: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Southern Research Station. 471-472.
  • Posted Date: August 16, 2010
  • Modified Date: October 14, 2010

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