Maintaining species diversity in the central Appalachians

Maintaining species diversity is the key to sustaining production of desired benefits in central Appalachian forest. Long-term research indicates that traditional uneven-aged silviculture based on single-tree selection eventually reduces the abundance of certain species, but desirable species compos...

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Published in:Journal of forestry 1998-07, Vol.96 (7), p.28-33
Main Authors: Miller, G.W. (USDA Forest Service, Parson, WV.), Kochenderfer, J.N
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
APPALACHIAN STATES (USA)
BIODIVERSIDAD
BIODIVERSITE
BIODIVERSITY
CARACTERISTICAS DEL RODAL
CARACTERISTIQUE DU PEUPLEMENT
CIENCIAS FORESTALES
ESTADOS APALACHES (EUA)
ETATS APPALACHIENS (EU)
FORESTERIE
FORESTRY
GESTION
MANAGEMENT
NATURAL REGENERATION
REGENERACION NATURAL
REGENERATION NATURELLE
STAND CHARACTERISTICS
VEGETACION
VEGETATION
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Summary:Maintaining species diversity is the key to sustaining production of desired benefits in central Appalachian forest. Long-term research indicates that traditional uneven-aged silviculture based on single-tree selection eventually reduces the abundance of certain species, but desirable species composition can be maintained in two-aged stands or in uneven-aged stands where sizable canopy openings are created. In both situations, silvicultural treatments are needed to prepare for desirable reproduction before harvest operations. The increased application of two-aged systems in the central Appalachians is an example of how silvicultural strategies can evolve in response to emerging management goals.
ISSN:0022-1201
1938-3746
DOI:10.1093/jof/96.7.28