Abstract
To prevent cut stumps of 4- to 7-year-old slash (
Pinus elliotiii Engelm.) and loblolly (f. taeda L.) pines from resprouting, precommercial thinnings should be done in late summer at 6 inches or less above the groundline. For shortleaf pine (
P. echinata Mill.), late summer and 6 inches or less appears safe but should be delayed at least until age 5 years.
Citation
Campbell, T.E. 1985. Sprouting of Slash, Loblolly, and Shortleaf Pines Following a Simulated Precommercial Thinning. Res. Note SO-320. New Orleans, LA: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Southern Forest Experiment Station. 3 p.