Restoring and Managing Longleaf Pine Ecosystems

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Adams, S.B.; Hamel, P.B.; Connor, K.; Burke, B.; Gardiner, E.S.; Wise, D. 2007. Potential roles of fish, birds, and water in swamp privet (Forestiera acuminata) seed dispersal. Southeastern Naturalist 6(4): 669-682.

Brockway, D.G.; Lewis, C.E. 2003.  Influence of deer, cattle grazing and timber harvest on plant species diversity in a longleaf pine bluestem ecosystem.  Forest Ecology and Management 175(1-3):49-69.

Brockway, D.G.; Outcalt, K.W.; Boyer, W.D. 2006.  Longleaf pine regeneration ecology and methods.  In: Jose, S., Jokela, E.J., Miller, D.L. (Eds.), The Longleaf Pine Ecosystem:  Ecology, Silviculture and Restoration.  Springer Science, New York, pp. 95-133.

Brockway, D.G.; Outcalt, K.W.; Guldin, J.M.; Boyer, W.D.; Walker, J.L.; Rudolph, D.C.; Rummer, R.B.; Barnett, J.P.; Jose, S.; Nowak, J. 2005.  Uneven-aged management of longleaf pine forests:  a scientist and manager dialogue.  USDA Forest Service, Southern Research Station, General Technical Report GTR-SRS-78.  Asheville, North Carolina.  38 pp.

Brockway, D.G.; Outcalt, K.W.; Tomczak, D.J.; Johnson, E.E. 2005.  Restoration of longleaf pine ecosystems.  USDA Forest Service, Southern Research Station, General Technical Report SRS-83.  Asheville, NC.  34 pp.

Brockway, D.G.; Outcalt, K.W.; Tomczak, D.J.; Johnson, E.E. 2005.  Restoring longleaf pine forest ecosystems in the southern United States.  In: Stanturf, J.A., Madsen, P. (Eds.), Restoration of Temperate and Boreal Forests.  CRC Press, Boca Raton, Florida.  pp. 501-519.

Chang, S.J.; Busby, R.L.; Pasala, P.R.; Leduc, D.J. 2005. VB Merch-Lob: a growth-and-yield prediction system with a merchandising optimizer for the planted loblolly pine in the west gulf region. Res. Pap. SRS–35. Asheville, NC: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Southern Research Station. 15 p.

Connor, K.F. 2004. An update on oak seed quality research: Hardwood recalcitrant seeds. National Proceedings: Forestry and Conservation Nursery Associations 2003. Proceedings RMRS-P-33. Ogden, UT: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Rocky Mountain Research Station: 111-116.

Connor, K.F. 2004. Storing acorns. Native Plants Journal. 5(2): 160-166.

Connor, K.F. 2005. Abstracts: Thirteenth Biennial Southern Silvicultural Research Conference, Memphis, TN. February 28-March 3, 2005. 62 p.

Connor, K.F. 2008. Bauhinia L. U.S.D.A. Agricultural Handbook No. 727, The Woody Plant Seed Manual, 1223 p.

Connor, K.F., ed. 2004. Proceedings of the 12th Biennial Southern Silvicultural Research Conference. GTR SRS-71. Asheville, NC: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Southern Research Station. 594 p.

Connor, K.F., ed. 2006. Proceedings of the 13th biennial southern silvicultural research conference. GTR-SRS-92. Asheville, NC: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Southern Research Station. 640 p.

Connor, K.F., Schaefer, G., Donahoo, J., Devall, M., Gardiner, E., Hawkins, T., Wilson, D., Schiff, N., Leininger, T. 2007. Development, fatty acid composition, and storage of drupes and seeds from the endangered pondberry (Lindera melissifolia). Biological Conservation 137(4): 489-496.

Connor, K.F.; Brockway, D.G.; Haywood, J.D.; Goelz J.C.G.; Sword Sayer MA; Sung S-J.S.; Walker J.L. 2007. Restoring and managing longleaf pine ecosystems in the southern United States: Southern Research Station Work Unit 4158 - Auburn, AL; Clemson, SC; Pineville, LA. P. 72-73. In: Estes, Becky L. and Kush, John S., comps. Longleaf pine: seeing the forest through the trees, Proceedings of the Sixth Longleaf Alliance Regional conference; November 13-16, 2006, Tifton, GA. Longleaf Alliance Report No. 10. 176 p.

Connor, K.F.; Brockway, D.G.; Haywood, J.D.; Goelz, J.C.G.; Sword Sayer, M.A.; Sung, S-J.S.; Walker, J.L. 2007. Restoring and managing longleaf pine ecosystems in the southern United States: Southern Research Station Unit SRS-4158. Proceedings, LLA, Tifton, GA (on cd)

Connor, K.F.; Donahoo, J.B.; Lindstrom, G.M. 2006. How does prolonged exposure to natural conditions affect acorn moisture and viability? In: Connor, K.F., ed. Proceedings of the 13th Biennial Southern Silvicultural Research Conference. GTR-SRS-92. Asheville, NC: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Southern Research Station: 251-254.

Connor, K.F.; Francis, J.K. 2008. Spathodea campanulata Beauv. African tulip tree. U.S.D.A. Agricultural Handbook No. 727, The Woody Plant Seed Manual, 1223 p.

Connor, K.F.; J.K. Francis. 2008. Roystonea O.F. Cook. Royal palm. U.S.D.A. Agricultural Handbook No. 727, The Woody Plant Seed Manual, 1223 p.

Connor, K.F.; Lindstrom, G.M.; Donahoo, J.; Devall, M.; Gardiner, E.; Leininger, T.; Wilson, D.; Schiff, N.; Hamel, P.; Echt, C. 2006. A study of the early fruit characteristics of pondberry. In: Connor, K.F., ed. Proceedings of the 13th Biennial Southern Silvicultural Research Conference. GTR-SRS-92. Asheville, NC: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Southern Research Station: 564-568.

Connor, K.F.; Rodgers, J.E.; Miller, C. 2008. Parkinsonia aculeata L. Paloverde. U.S.D.A. Agricultural Handbook No. 727, The Woody Plant Seed Manual, 1223 p.

Connor, K.F.; Schiff, N. 2004. Handling unfamiliar seeds or how not to destroy your seed sample. In: Kush, J.S., comp. Longleaf pine: making dollar$ and sense. Proceedings of the fifth longleaf alliance regional conference. Longleaf alliance report no. 8. Auburn, AL: The Longleaf Alliance: 15-17.

Connor, K.F.; Sowa, S. 2004. Biochemistry of recalcitrant seeds: carbohydrates, proteins, and lipids. IUFRO Proceedings, WG 2.09.00, Nanjing, China.

Connor, K.F.; Sowa, S. 2004. The physiology and biochemistry of desiccating white oak and cherrybark oak acorns. In: Connor, K.F., ed. Proceedings of the 12th Biennial Southern Silvicultural Research Conference. GTR SRS-71. Asheville, NC: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Southern Research Station: 473-477.

Connor, K.F.; Sowa, S. 2005. Biochemistry of recalcitrant seeds: Carbohydrates, proteins, and lipids. Journal of Nanjing Forestry University, Natural Sciences Edition 29(1): 5-10.

Goelz, J.C.G.; Scarborough, J.H. Jr.; Floyd, J.A.; Leduc, D.J.  2004.  Long-term records of southern pine dynamics in even-aged stands. in: Connor, Kristina F., ed. Proceedings of the Twelfth Biennial Southern Silvicultural Research Conference; Biloxi, MS.  General Technical Report SRS-71: Asheville, NC:  USDA Forest Service, Southern Research Station: 227-228.

Goelz, J.C.G; Leduc, Daniel J. 2004. Reproducibility and reliability:  how to define the population of trees that represent site quality for longleaf pine plantations.  in: Connor, Kristina F., ed. Proceedings of the Twelfth Biennial Southern Silvicultural Research Conference; Biloxi, MS.  General Technical Report SRS-71: Asheville, NC:  USDA Forest Service, Southern Research Station:  189-195.

Haywood, J.D. 2005. Effects of herbaceous and woody plant control on Pinus palustris growth and foliar nutrients through six growing seasons.  Forest Ecology and Management. 214: 384-397.

Haywood, J.D. 2005. Influence of precommercial thinning and fertilization on total stem volume and lower stem form of loblolly pine. Southern Journal of Applied Forestry. 29(4): 215-220. 

Haywood, J.D. 2007. Frequency and seasonality of prescribed fire affect understory plants. P. 25-27. In: Estes, Becky L. and Kush, John S., comps. Longleaf pine: seeing the forest through the trees, Proceedings of the Sixth Longleaf Alliance Regional conference; November 13-16, 2006, Tifton, GA. Longleaf Alliance Report No. 10. 176 p.

Haywood, J.D. 2007. Influence of herbicides and felling, fertilization, and prescribed fire on longleaf pine establishment and growth through six growing seasons. New Forests. 33: 257-279.

Haywood, J.D. 2007. Restoring fire adapted forested ecosystems--research in longleaf pine on the Kisatchie National Forest.  P. 87-105. In: Powers, Robert F., tech. ed. Proceedings of the 2005 national silviculture workshop. Gen. Tech. Rep. PSW-GTR-203. Albany, CA: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Pacific Southwest Research Station. 306 p.

Haywood, J.D.; Bauman T.A.; Goyer R.A.; Harris F.L. 2003. Restoration of upland forests to longleaf pine:  Does it influence fuel load, restore native forest cover, and reduce fire danger.  Proceedings of the fourth Longleaf Alliance Regional Conference, Southern Pines, NC, November 17-20, 2002. Longleaf Alliance Report No. 6: 75-78.

Haywood, J.D.; Bauman T.A.; Goyer R.A.; Harris F.L. 2004. Restoring upland forests to longleaf pine: initial effects on fuel load, fire danger, forest vegetation, and beetle populations. In: Connor, Kristina F., ed. Proceedings of the 12th biennial southern silvicultural conference. Gen. Tech. Rep. SRS-71. Asheville, NC: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Southern Research Station. P. 299-303.

Haywood, J.D.; Goelz, JC; Sword, M.A.; Tiarks, A.E. 2003.  Influence of fertilization, weed control, and pine litter on loblolly pine growth and productivity and understory plant development through 12 growing seasons. Canadian Journal of Forest Research. 33: 1974-1982.

Haywood, J.D.; Stagg, RH; Tiarks, A.E. 2004. Relationship between Palmer’s drought severity index and the moisture index of woody debris in the southern coastal plain. In: Connor, Kristina F., ed. Proceedings of the 12th biennial southern silvicultural conference. Gen. Tech. Rep. SRS-71. Asheville, NC: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Southern Research Station. P. 39-43.

Haywood, J.D.; Sword Sayer, M.A.; Tiarks, A.E. 2006. Intensive management of loblolly pine during establishment influences nutrition and productivity through 15 growing seasons. In: Connor, Kristina F., ed. Proceedings of the 13th biennial southern silvicultural conference. Gen. Tech. Rep. SRS-92. Asheville, NC: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Southern Research Station. P. 161-166.

Haywood, J.D.; Sword, M.A.; Harris, F.L. 2003. Effects of scorch in Louisiana’s pine forests. Proceedings of the fourth Longleaf Alliance Regional Conference, Southern Pines, NC, November 17-20, 2002. Longleaf Alliance Report No 6: 79-82. (Poster paper)

Haywood, J.D.; Sword, M.A.; Harris, F.L. 2004. Fire Monitoring: effects of scorch in Louisiana’s pine forests. In: Connor, Kristina F., ed. Proceedings of the 12th biennial southern silvicultural conference. Gen. Tech. Rep. SRS-71. Asheville, NC: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Southern Research Station. P. 65-67. (Poster Paper)

Haywood,J.D. 2005. Prescribed burning research in longleaf pine on the Kisatchie National Forest.  Proceedings of the fifth Longleaf Alliance Regional Conference, Hattiesburg, MS, October 12-15, 2004. Longleaf Alliance Report No 8: 45-48. (Poster paper)

Kuehler E.A., Sword-Sayer M.A.; Haywood, J.D.; Andries C.D. 2004. Long-term effects of season of prescribed burn on the fine-root growth, root carbohydrates, and foliar dynamics of mature longleaf pine. In: Connor, Kristina F., ed. Proceedings of the 12th biennial southern silvicultural conference. Gen. Tech. Rep. SRS-71. Asheville, NC: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Southern Research Station. P. 68-70.

Leduc, D.J.; Goelz, J.C.G. 2004. Development of mature natural even-aged stands of loblolly pine in the piedmont. in:   Connor, Kristina F., ed. Proceedings of the Twelfth Biennial Southern Silvicultural Research Conference; Biloxi, MS.  General Technical Report SRS-71: Asheville, NC:  USDA Forest Service, Southern Research Station: 221-225.

Leduc, Daniel J. 2006. Pinevol: a user's guide to a volume calculator for southern pines.  Gen. Tech. Rep. SRS-95. Asheville, NC: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Southern Research Station. 12 p.

Lockhart, B.R.; Gardiner, E.S.; Leininger, T.D.; Connor, K.F.; Hamel, P.B.; Schiff, N.M.; Wilson, D.; Devall, M.S. 2006. Flooding facility helps scientists examine the ecophysiology of floodplain species used in bottomland hardwood restorations. Ecological Restoration 24 (3): 151-157.

Lockhart, B.R.; Gardiner, E.S.;Stautz, T.P.; Leininger, T.D.; Hamel, P.B.; Connor, K.F.; Schiff, N.M.; Wilson, A.D.; Devall, M.S. 2007. Nondestructive estimation of leaf area for pondberry. Res. Note SRS-14. Asheville, NC: U.S.D.A. Forest Service, Southern Research Station, 5 p.

Lugo, A.E.; Swanson, F.J.; Gonzalez, O.G.; Adams, M.B.; Palik, B.J.; Thill, R.E.; Brockway, D.G.; Kern, C.; Woodsmith, R.; Misselman, R. 2006.  Long-term research at the USDA Forest Service’s experimental forests and ranges.  BioScience 56(1):39-48.

Meadows, J.S.; Bonner, F.T.; Haywood, J.D. 2006. Soil-seed bank survival in forests of the southern United States. New Forests. 32: 334-345.

Patterson, W.B.; Sword-Sayer, M.A.; Haywood, J.D.; Brooker, S. 2004. Effects of vegetation management with prescribed fire on soil physical properties in a young longleaf pine stand. In: Connor, Kristina F., ed. Proceedings of the 12th biennial southern silvicultural conference. Gen. Tech. Rep. SRS-71. Asheville, NC: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Southern Research Station. P. 74-78.

Schiff, N.M., Connor, K.F., and Devall, M.S. 2004. Germination conditions for poison ivy. In: Connor, K.F., ed. Proceedings of the 12th Biennial Southern Silvicultural Research Conference. GTR SRS-71. Asheville, NC: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Southern Research Station: 531-532.

Spaine, P.; Otrosina, W.J.; Sword-Sayer, M.A.; Sung, S.S. Haywood, J.D.; Leduc, D.J. 2008. Effects of multiple seasonal prescribed burn treatments on longleaf root health. Poster presentation, program and abstracts for Southwide Forest Disease Workshop, Savannah, GA.

Sword Sayer, M.A.; Goelz, J.C.G.; Chambers, J.L.;  Tang, Z.; Dean, T.J.; Haywood, J.D.; Leduc, D.J. 2004. Long-term trends in loblolly pine productivity and stand characteristics in response to thinning and fertilization in the West Gulf Region.  Forest Ecology and Management 192: 71-96.

Sword Sayer, M.A.; Goelz, J.C.G.; Chambers, J.L.; Tang, Z.; Dean, T.J.; Haywood, J.D.; Leduc D.J. 2004. Long-term trends in loblolly pine productivity and stand characteristics in response to thinning and fertilization in the West Gulf region. Forest Ecology and Management 192: 71-96.

Sword Sayer, M.A.; Goelz, J.C.G.; Haywood, J.D. 2006. Effect of prescribed fire on production of foliage by sapling longleaf pine. In: Connor, Kristina F., ed. Proceedings of the 13th biennial southern silvicultural conference. Gen. Tech. Rep. SRS-92. Asheville, NC: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Southern Research Station. P. 478-485.

Sword Sayer, M.A.; Haywood, J.D. 2006. Fine root production and carbohydrate concentrations of mature longleaf pine (Pinus palustris P. Mill.) as affected by season of prescribed fire and drought.  Trees. 20: 165-175.