Longleaf pine regeneration ecology and methods

Dale G. Brockway; Kenneth W. Outcalt; William D. Boyer

doi:10.1007/978-0-387-30687-2_4

Longleaf pine regeneration ecology and methods

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Authors:

Dale G. Brockway, Kenneth W. Outcalt, William D. Boyer

Year:

2006

Type:

Scientific Journal

Station:

Southern Research Station

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1007/978-0-387-30687-2_4

Source:

In: Shibu, Jose; Jokela, Eric J.; Miller, Deborah L., eds. The longleaf pine ecosystem: Ecology, silviculture, and restoration. New York, NY: Springer: 95-133.

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Abstract

Regenerating longleaf pine (Pinus palustris) is key to its long-term sustainable production of forest resources and its perpetuation as the dominant tree species in a variety of important ecosystems ranging from xeric to mesic to hydric site conditions. Early regeneration to problems and the subsequent efforts to overcome these are significant features of the continuing longleaf pine saga. This chapter discusses recent restoration relevant to longleaf pine regeneration, disturbance dynamics including fire as an ecological process and describes the uniqueness of longleaf pine's regeneration environment.

Citation

Brockway, Dale G.; Outcalt, Kenneth W.; Boyer, William D. 2006. Longleaf pine regeneration ecology and methods. In: Shibu, Jose; Jokela, Eric J.; Miller, Deborah L., eds. The longleaf pine ecosystem: Ecology, silviculture, and restoration. New York, NY: Springer: 95-133.