Southern
Research Station

Education

Ph.D. in Forest Ecology/Physiology, 1968

Duke University

M.S. in Forest Science, 1963

Louisiana State University

B.S. in Forestry, 1957

Louisiana State University

A.S. in Preforestry, 1955

Arkansas Tech University

Featured Publications and Products

• Barnett, James P. 2016. Faces from the past: profiles of those who led restoration of the South’s forests.
• Wakeley, Philip C.; Barnett, James P. 2016. Early forestry research in the South: a personal history.
• Barnett, J. P.; Jackson, D. P.; Dumroese, R. K. 2010. Longleaf pine bud development: influence of seedling nutrition.
• Dumroese, R. Kasten; Barnett, James P.; Jackson, D. Paul; Hainds, Mark J. 2009. 2008 interim guidelines for growing longleaf pine seedlings in container nurseries.
• Barnett, James P. 2008. Relating seed treatments to nursery performance: Experience with southern pines.

Publications

• Jackson, D. Paul; Olatinwo, Rabiu ; Barnett, James P.; Strom, Brian ; Sung, Shi-Jean Susana. 2020. Field observations of longleaf pine seedlings to examine possible hybridization.
• Barnett, James P.; Olatinwo, Rabiu ; Jackson, D. Paul; Blomquist, Stacy . 2020. Longleaf pine hybridization: is there a growing problem?.
• Bolner, Nathan G.; Jackson, D. Paul; Olatinwo, Rabiu ; Barnett, James P. 2019. Evaluation of sowing methods to determine the role of hypocotyl lift in longleaf pine seedling development.
• Barnett, James P. 2019. Naval stores: A history of an early industry created from the South's forests.
• Barnett, James P.; Troncale, Sarah M. 2018. Caroline Dormon: the South’s exceptional forest conservationist and naturalist.
• Barnett, James P.; Carter, Mason C. 2017. The dawn of sustainable forestry in the South.
• Barnett, James P.; Burns, Anna C. 2016. The Work of the Civilian Conservation Corps: Pioneering Conservation in Louisiana.
• Barnett, J.P.; Streett, D.A.; Blomquist, S.R. 2016. Town ants: the beginning of John Moser’s remarkable search for knowledge.
• Barnett, James P.; Rhodes, Douglas J.; Lewis, Lisa W. 2015. Remembering the sacrifice: historic Camp Claiborne, Louisiana.
• Barnett, J.P. 2014. Direct seeding southern pines: history and status of a technique developed for restoring cutover forests.
• Dumroese, R. Kasten; Barnett, James P.; Jackson, D. Paul; Hainds, Mark J. 2013. 2008 interim guidelines for growing longleaf pine seedlings in container nurseries.
• Barnett, James. 2013. Developing reforestation technology for southern pines: a historical perspective.
• Barnett, James P. 2013. Early history of tree seedling nurseries in the South.
• Barnett, James; Sharp, Shannan; Allen, Kevin; Scott, Andy. 2013. Increasing populations of Kentucky lady’s slipper orchid on the Kisatchie National Forest: seedling production and outplanting trials.
• Barnett, James; Blomquist, Stacy. 2013. John Moser’s search for small and “mitey” things.
• Goelz, J.C.G.; Strom, B.L.; Barnett, J.P.; Sword Sayer, M.A. 2012. Guidelines for regenerating southern pine beetle spots.
• Jackson, D. Paul; Dumroese, R. Kasten; Barnett, James P. 2012. Nursery response of container Pinus palustris seedlings to nitrogen supply and subsequent effects on outplanting performance.
• Barnett, James P.; Allen, Kevin; Moore, David. 2012. Restoring the rare Kentucky lady's slipper orchid to the Kisatchie National Forest.
• Barnett, James P.; Haywood, James D.; Pearson, Henry A. 2011. Louisiana’s Palustris Experimental Forest: 75 years of research that transformed the South.
• Jackson, D. Paul; Dumroese, R. Kasten; Barnett, James P.; Patterson, William B. 2007. Container longleaf pine seedling morphology in response to varying rates of nitrogen fertilization in the nursery and subsequent growth after outplanting.
• Barnett, James P.; Brissette, John C. 2007. Regenerating shortleaf pine: results of a 5-year cooperative research initiative.
• Hainds, Mark J.; Barnett, James P. 2006. Container-grown longleaf pine seedling quality.
• Goelz, J.C.G.; Barnett, J.P. 2006. Long-term longleaf pine (Pinus palustris Mill.) plantation studies on the palustris experimental forest: growing timber to provide habitat.
• Barnett, James P.; Dumroese, R. Kasten. 2006. Separating live from dead longleaf pine seeds: good and bad news.
• Dumroese, R. Kasten; Parkhurst, Jeff; Barnett, James P. 2005. Controlled release fertilizer improves quality of container longleaf pine seedlings.
• South, David B.; Harrisa, Sandy W.; Barnett, James P.; Haindsa, Mark J.; Gjerstada, Dean H. 2005. Effect of container type and seedling size on survival and early height growth of Pinus palustris seedlings in Alabama, U.S.
• Dumroese, R. Kasten; Landis, Thomas D.; Barnett, James P.; Burch, Frank. 2005. Forest Service Nurseries: 100 years of ecosystem restoration.
• Sword Sayer, Mary Anne; Brissette, John C.; Barnett, James P. 2005. Root growth and hydraulic conductivity of southern pine seedlings in response to soil temperature and water availability after planting.
• Brockway, Dale G.; Outcalt, Kenneth W.; Guldin, James M.; Boyer, William D.; Walker, Joan L.; Rudolph, D. Craig; Rummer, Robert B.; Barnett, James P.; Jose, Shibu; Nowak, Jarek. 2005. Uneven-aged management of longleaf pine forests: a scientist and manager dialogue.
• Dumroese, Kasten R.; Barnett, James P. 2004. Container Seedling Handling and Storage in the Southeastern States.
• Hainds, Mark J.; Barnett, James P. 2004. Container-Grown Longleaf Pine Seedling Quality.
• Tang, Zhenmin; Sword Sayer, Mary A.; Chambers, Jim L.; Barnett, James P. 2004. Interactive effects of fertilization and throughfall exclusion on the physiological responses and whole-tree carbon uptake of mature loblolly pine.
• Guldin, James M.; Barnett, James P. 2004. Microclimatic Conditions After Reproduction Cutting in Shortleaf Pine Stands in the Ouachita Mountains.
• Tang, Zhenmin; Chambers, Jim L.; Sword, Mary A.; Yu, Shufang; Barnett, James P. 2004. Reapplication of Silvicultural Treatments Impacts Phenology and Photosynthetic Gas Exchange of Loblolly Pine.
• Barnett, James P. 2004. Restoring the longleaf pine ecosystem: The role of container seedling technology.
• Barnett, James P.; Sheffield, Raymond M. 2004. Slash pine: characteristics, history, status, and trends.
• Dickens, E. David; Barnett, James P.; Hubbard, W.G.; Jokela, E.J. 2004. Slash pine: still growing and growing! Proceedings of the slash pine symposium.
• Barnett, James P. 2004. Southern forest resource conditions and management practices from 1900-1950: Benefits of research.
• Barnett, James P.; Brissette, John C. 2004. Stock Type Affects Performance of Shortleaf Pine Planted in the Ouachita Mountains Through 10 Years.
• Yu, Shufang; Chambers, Jim L.; Tang, Zhenmin; Barnett, James P. 2003. Crown characteristics of juvenile loblolly pine 6 years after application of thinning and fertilization.
• Brissette, John C.; Barnett, James P. 2003. Field performance of shortleaf pine half-sib families though 10 years in the Ouachita Mountains of Arkansas.
• Barnett, James; Varela, Sue. 2003. Producing high-quality slash pine seeds.
• Tang, Zhenmin; Chambers, Jim L.; Sword Sayer, Mary A.; Barnett, James P. 2003. Seasonal photosynthesis and water relations of juvenile loblolly pine relative to stand density and canopy position.
• Barnett, James P. 2002. Activities That Increase Germination and Establishment of Longleaf Pine Seedlings in Containers.
• Barnett, James P.; McGilvray, John M. 2002. Copper-Treated Containers Influence Root Development of Longleaf Pine Seedlings.
• Cain, Michael D.; Barnett, James P. 2002. Effects of Early Release on Natural Versus Container Loblolly Pines 12 Years After Field Establishment.
• Barnett, James P.; McGilvray, John M. 2002. Guidelines for producing quality longleaf pine seeds.
• Barnett, James P.; McGilvray, John M. 2002. Improving Longleaf Pine Seedling Production By Controlling Seed and Seedling Pathogens.
• Barnett, James P.; Hainds, Mark J.; Hernandez, George A. 2002. Interim Guidelines Growing Longleaf Seedlings in Containers.
• Barnett, James P.; Hainds, Mark J.; Hernandez, George A. 2002. Interim Guidelines for Growing Longleaf Seedlings in Containers.
• Barnett, James P. 2002. Longleaf Pine: Why Plant It? Why Use Containers?.
• Tinus, Richard W.; Sword, Mary Anne; Barnett, James P. 2002. Prevention of Cold Damage to Container-Grown Longleaf Pine Roots.
• Barnett, James P.; Dumroese, R. Kasten; Moorhead, D.J.; [Editors], . 2002. Proceedings: Workshops on Growing Longleaf Pine in Containers--1999 and 2001.
• Barnett, James P.; McGilvray, John M. 2002. Reducing Seed and Seedlings Pathogens Improves Longleaf Pine Seedlings Production.
• Barnett, James P. 2002. Restoring the longleaf pine ecosystem: The role of fire.
• Barnett, James P. 2002. Trends in nursery research and production.
• Nolte, Dale L.; Barnett, James P. 2000. A repellent to reduce mouse damage to longleaf pine seed.
• Barnett, James P. 2000. Artificial regeneration: An essential component of longleaf pine ecosystem restoration.
• Barnett, James P.; McGilvray, John M. 2000. Growing Longleaf Pine Seedlings in Containers.
• Barnett, James P. 2000. Longleaf pine seedling production.
• Barnett, Jim; Busby, Rod; Bridgwater, Floyd; English, Don; Hanula, Jim; Herbert, Nancy; Johnsen, Kurt; Kard, Brad; Klepzig, Kier; McMahon, Charlie; Prestemon, Jeff; Rials, Tim; Rummer, Bob; Shelton, Mike; Thill, Ron; Waldrop, Tom; Walker, Joan; Walters, Nancy. 2000. Sustainability and productivity of southern pine ecosystems.
• McMahon, Charles K.; Barnett, James P. 2000. Sustainability and productivity of southern pine ecosystems: A thematic framework for integrating research and building partnerships.
• Tang, Zhenmin; Chambers, Jim L.; Barnett, James P. 1999. Characterization of Optimum Physiological Responses of Field-Grown Loblolly Pine.
• Barnett, James P. 1999. Guidelines for Estimating Cone and Seed Yields of Southern Pines.
• Barnett, James P.; McGilvray, John M. 1999. Guidelines for Producing Longleaf Pine Seedlings in Containers.
• Barnett, James; Pickens, Bill; Karrfalt, Robert. 1999. Improving Longleaf Pine Seedling Establishment in the Nursery by Reducing Seedcoat Microorganisms.
• Barnett, James P. 1999. Longleaf Pine Ecosystem Restoration: The Role of Fire.
• Barnett, James P.; Pickens, Bill; Karrfalt, Robert. 1999. Longleaf Pine Seed Presowing Treatements: Effects on Germination and Nursery Establishment.
• Landis, T.D.; Barnett, J.P.; [Technical Coordinators], . 1999. National Proceedings: Forest and Conservation Nusery Associations - 1998.
• Tang, Zhenmin; Chambers, Jim L.; Guddanti, Suresh; Yu, Shufang; Barnett, James P. 1999. Seasonal Shoot and Needle Growth of Loblolly Pine Responds to Thinning, Fertilization, and Crown Position.
• Tang, Zhenmin; Chambers, Jim L.; Guddanti, Suresh; Barnett, James P. 1999. Thinning, Fertilization, and Crown Position Interact to Control Physiological Responses of Loblolly Pine.
• Barnett, Jim. 1999. Tree Planting - Forests Made by Hand.
• Sword, Mary A.; Chambers, Jim L.; Gravatt, Dennis A.; Haywood, James D.; Barnett, James P. 1998. Ecophysiological Response of Managed Loblolly Pine to Changes in Stand Environment.
• Stanturf, John A.; Schweitzer, Callie J.; Schoenholtz, Stephen H.; Barnett, James P.; McMahon, Charles K.; Tomszak, Donald J. 1998. Ecosystem Restoration: Fact or Fancy?.
• Barnett, James P. 1998. Oleoresin Capsicum has Potential as a Rodent Repellent in Direct Sedding Longleaf Pine.
• Barnett, James P. 1998. Relating Pine Seed Coat Characteristics to Speed of Germination, Geographic Variation, and Seedling Development.
• Barnett, James P.; Burton, James D. 1997. Osage-orange: a pioneering stewardship species.
• Barnett, James P.; McGilvray, John M. 1997. Practical guidelines for producing longleaf pine seedlings in containers.
• Cain, Michael D.; Barnett, James P. 1996. An 8-year field comparison of naturally seeded to planted container Pinus taeda, with and without release.
• Barnett, James P. 1996. How seed orchard culture affects seed quality: experience with the southern pines.
• Barnett, James P.; Haugen, Ronald O. 1995. Producing Seed Crops to Naturally Regenerate Southern Pines.
• Walkinshaw, Charles H.; Barnett, James P. 1995. Tolerance of Loblolly Pines to Fusiform Rust.
• Haywood, James D.; Barnett, James P. 1994. Comparing methods of artificially regenerating loblolly and slash pines: container planting, bareroot planting, and spot seeding.
• Barnett, James P. 1993. Merits of using mechanical treatments to stimulate cone production of slash and longleaf pine.
• Barnett, James P.; McGilvray, John M. 1993. Performance of container and bareroot loblolly pine seedlings on bottomlands in South Carolina.
• Haywood, James D.; Tiarks, Allan E.; Barnett, James P. 1993. Survival and growth of trees and shrubs on different lignite minesoils in Louisiana.
• Brissette, John C.; Barnett, James P.; [Compilers}, . 1992. Proceedings of the Shortleaf Pine Regeneration Workshop.
• Yeiser, Jimmie L.; Barnett, James P. 1991. Growth and physiological response of four shortleaf pine families to herbicidal control of herbaceous competition.
• Barnett, James P.; Baker, James B. 1991. Regeneration methods.
• Barnett, James P.; Marnonov, N.I. 1989. Biorhythms in conifer seed germination during extended storage.
• Barnett, James P.; Krugman, Stanley L. 1989. Electromagnetic Treatment of Loblolly Pine Seeds.
• Barnett, James P. 1989. Shading reduces growth of longleaf and loblolly pine seedlings in containers.
• Barnett, James P.; Brissette, John C.; Carlson, William C. 1986. Artificial regeneration of shortleaf pine.
• Barnett, James P.; Brissette, John C. 1986. Producing southern pine seedlings in containers.
• Kais, A.G.; Hare, R.C.; Barnett, J.P. 1984. Nitric Acid and Benomyl Stimulate Rapid Height Growth of Longleaf Pine.
• Barnett, James P.; [Editors], . 1982. Proceedings of the Southern Containerized Forest Tree Seedling Conference.
• Pawuk, William H.; Barnett, James P. 1981. Benomyl Stimulates Ectomycorrhizal Development by Pisolithus Tinctorius on Shortleaf Pine Grown in Containers.
• Barnett, James P. 1981. Proceedings of the First Biennial Southern Silvicultural Research Conference.
• Barnett, James P. 1980. Density and Age Affect Performance of Containerized Loblolly Pine Seedlings.
• Barnett, James P. 1979. Germination temperatures for container culture of southern pines.
• Pawuk, William H.; Barnett, James P. 1979. Seed handling practices for southern pines grown in containers.
• Barnett, James P. 1976. Cone and Seed Maturation of Southern Pines.
• Barnett, James P. 1970. Flotation in ethanol affects storability of spruce pine seeds.
• Barnett, James P. 1969. Moisture stress affects germination of longleaf and slash pine seeds.

Research Highlights

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