Authors: |
Daniel G. Neary, Jerry L. Michael |
Year: |
1995 |
Type: |
Scientific Journal |
Station: |
Southern Research Station |
Source: |
In: Acquirre-Bravo, Celedonio; Eskew, Lane; Gonzalez-Vicente, Carlos E., Villa-Sala, Avelino B.; tech. editors/compilers. Partnerships for sustainable forest ecosystem managment: Fifth Mexico/U.S. Biennial Symposium; 1994 October 17-20; Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico. General Technical Report RM-GTR-266. Fort Collins, CO: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Rocky Mountain Forest and Range Experiment Station. 162-164 |
Abstract
The use of herbicides for controlling competing vegetation during stand establishment can be beneficial to forest ecosystem sustainability and water quality by minimizing off-site soil loss. In addition, the organic residues of forestry herbicides do not adversely impair water quality.
Citation
Neary, Daniel G.; Michael, Jerry L. 1995. The role of herbicides in protecting long-term sustainability and water quality in forest ecosystems. In: Acquirre-Bravo, Celedonio; Eskew, Lane; Gonzalez-Vicente, Carlos E., Villa-Sala, Avelino B.; tech. editors/compilers. Partnerships for sustainable forest ecosystem managment: Fifth Mexico/U.S. Biennial Symposium; 1994 October 17-20; Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico. General Technical Report RM-GTR-266. Fort Collins, CO: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Rocky Mountain Forest and Range Experiment Station. 162-164