Herbicide – Southeast Silviculture Library

Single tree selection harvesting with longleaf pine underplanting and herbicide application

By Jason Vogel | April 15, 2026 |

Single tree selection area in the three year burn (2026). Note the pink flag in foreground that represents a planted longleaf pine seedling. Seedlings were planted in February of 2025.

The objective of this study is to investigate how to accelerate the development of a multi-layered forest structure in a longleaf-slash pine flatwoods stand that is even-aged with little structural diversity (i.e., different sized trees). The stand overall is being managed to transition from an even- to uneven-aged forest as would be indicated by having a diversity of tree sizes.

This entry describes a single tree selection harvest, which involves cutting individual trees throughout the forest with little development of canopy gaps.

Group tree selection harvesting with longleaf pine underplanting and herbicide

By Jason Vogel | April 15, 2026 |

An area with a group tree selection harvest and herbicide application. Note that much of the understory remains. The planted pine cannot be seen in this photograph (spring 2026).

This entry describes a group tree selection harvest, which involves cutting groups of trees throughout the forest with a focus on creating canopy gaps.