A Silvicultural Study Of Basswood

Presents the research of 189 investigators studying the patterns & process of managed southern forests through 104 reported studies. These contributions emanate from scientists located at various universities, forestry industries, & public agencies. The conference began with a general session by 5 presenters on Silviculture -- A Pivotal Role in a Changing Profession.Ó The following papers were divided into specific topics: ecosystem management; vegetation management; pest management/natural disturbance; biometrics/economics; site productivity; site impacts; ecophysiology/genetics; regeneration; silvicultural systems; & stand development/intermediate management.

Provides a broad base of information on the forest's ecosystems and silviculture practices that promote or enhance a wide range of forest resources. Offers a better understanding of forest stands and consequences of stand manipulation. Stresses fundamental questions regarding edaphic, physiographic and climatic site factors along with ecological relationships and the silvical characteristics of major tree species. This expanded edition contains such new topics as biodiversity, endangered species, forest health, landscape management and neotropical migrants.