AmeriFlux US-Cst Crossett Experimental Forest

Dataset · Thu Dec 08 04:00:00 EST 2022

DOI:https://doi.org/10.17190/AMF/1902275· OSTI ID:1902275

Novick, Kim ^[1]

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1. Indiana University

This is the AmeriFlux version of the carbon flux data for the site US-Cst Crossett Experimental Forest. Site Description - The study takes place in the Crossett Experimental Forest (CEF, 32°2′ N, 91°57′ W), which was established in 1934 with the objective of developing effective management protocols for loblolly and shortleaf pine forests in the Gulf Coastal Plain. Mean annual temperature and precipitation are 17.6 °C and 1,410 mm, respectively. Most of the soils on and near the CEF are silt loams (primarily Glossaquic Fragiudalfs). The tower is situated in the the old-growth pine management sector of the CEF, which emphasizes management for old-growth-like conditions, with the goal of emulating the structural and compositional attributes of historic forests from this region using a combination of timber harvesting, prescribed fire, and other tools. This includes periodic commercial logging of intermediate-sized loblolly pines to support further restoration treatments, such as prescribed fire, hardwood and exotic species competition control, and the increase of plant species more compatible with fire (e.g., shortleaf pine and understory grasses)

• Research Organization: Indiana University
• Sponsoring Organization: USDOE; some direct support is provided by USDA
• DOE Contract Number: AC02-05CH11231
• OSTI ID: 1902275
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English