Single tree selection harvesting with longleaf pine underplanting and herbicide application

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.

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Group tree selection harvesting with longleaf pine underplanting and herbicide

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).

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

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The effect of contrasting crown attributes in clonal Pinus taeda trees on forest growth, stand dynamics, and biomass distribution

Up-facing hemispherical picture of Clone A and B under wide and narrow spacing. Note the larger spaces for Clone B.

The primary objective of this study is to examine how the differing crown attributes produced by three clonal varieties and one family of loblolly pine (Pinus taeda) affect forest growth, biomass distribution, and stand dynamics. Here we report the contrast for two Clones: A and B

A secondary objective is to examine how these crown attributes correspond to the thinning response of the different genotypes.

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Comparing planted longleaf pine growth response to prescribed fire and mowing treatments

Mowing treatment at age 4.

Compare how early treatments of prescribed fire and mowing in planted longleaf pine (Pinus palustris) plantations differently affect pine growth.

Provide landowners with a better understanding of how silvicultural actions affect longleaf pine establishment and growth.

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