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Eastern forests: a better way

Journal Article · · Natl. Parks Conserv. Mag.; (United States)
OSTI ID:6384968
Technical feature:Though such methods are environmentally and esthetically damaging, the USFS and the forestry profession continue to favor clearcutting of hardwoods and even-aged forest management as the dominant harvesting techniques. Clearcutting and even-aged forest management also clearly violate the Nat'l Forest Management Act of 1976. Examined are methods of implementing techniques for better forest management, including: combination heavy improvement cutting; harvesting of high risk and low quality trees; and group selection silvicultural operation. (3 photos)
OSTI ID:
6384968
Journal Information:
Natl. Parks Conserv. Mag.; (United States), Journal Name: Natl. Parks Conserv. Mag.; (United States) Vol. 52:2; ISSN NPCVB
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English