Longleaf Pine Management by Dennington Roger (1 results)

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book provides an exploration of the longleaf pine, a valuable southern pine species that once dominated millions of acres of forest in the southeastern United States. Sadly, the original acreage of longleaf pine has been drastically reduced due to factors like conversion to other uses, unfavorable cutting practices, and lack of proper regeneration conditions. This book brings hope, presenting research and successful experiences, suggesting that some of the lost ground for this species can be regained. The book discusses topics such as direct seeding, natural regeneration, tree improvement, planting thinned stands, damaging influences like insects and diseases, and fire management. The author offers management opportunities to readers interested in growing and marketing longleaf pine products such as poles, piling, and sawtimber. The book concludes with the significance of insights offered on the longleaf pine, highlighting its compatibility with wildlife and range management, as well as the potential for coexistence with cattle grazing in certain stages of the tree's life cycle. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…