Abstract
For many landowners, low cost makes natural regeneration an attractive alternative to planting when loblolly pine stands are harvested. Clearcutting, seed-tree, shelterwood, and selection methods can be used. Keys to success are a suitable seedbed.an adequate seed supply, sufficient moisture. and freedom from excessive competition.
Keywords
Pinus taeda,
silvicultural systems,
clearcutting,
shelterwood,
seed tree,
selection cutting.
Citation
Edwards, M. Boyd. 1987. A Loblolly Pine Management Guide: Natural Regeneration of Loblolly Pine. Gen. Tech. Rep. SE-47. Asheville, NC: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Southeastern Forest Experiment Station. 17 p.