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Southern
Research Station

200 W.T. Weaver Blvd.
Asheville, NC
28804-3454
(828) 257-4832
(828) 259-0503 TTY

James P. Barnett

James P.  Barnett
James P. Barnett 
Name: James P. Barnett 
Title: Emeritus Scientist
Unit: Southern Pine Ecology (4159)
Phone: 318-473-7214
Fax: 318-473-7273 - Location Fax
E-Mail: jpbarnett@fs.fed.us

 

Location Information

Mailing
Address:
USDA-Forest Service
Alexandria Forestry Center

2500 Shreveport Highway
Pineville, LA 71360
Shipping
Address:
Same
   
Location
Phone:
318-473-7160

 

Research Information

Education:

  • A.B.S., Preforestry, Arkansas Tech University, 1955
  • B.S.F., Forestry, Louisiana State University, 1957
  • M.F., Forest Science, Louisiana State University, 1963
  • D.F., Forest Ecology/Physiology, Duke University, 1968

Current Research:

  • Research related to seed production involves maturation, collection, dormancy, presowing treatments and their influence on seedling production.
  • Efforts are underway to improve seedling quality in container and bare-root nursery facilities.
  • Restoration efforts are underway with Kentucky lady’s slipper orchids on the Kisatchie National Forest

Collaborative Research:

Multiunit research is underway to study the effects of container type and seedling condition on field performance. The orchid restoration program is collaborative with Kisatchie National Forest, Central Louisiana Orchid Society, Southwest Regional Orchid Growers Association, and a number of other collaborators.

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