Current stand characteristics of Louisiana Timberland Harvested between 1975 and 1991. Forest Service research paper
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OSTI ID:7285728
A study population, using 1,216 forest survey continuous forest inventory (C.F.I.) plots, was constructed to analyze the current stocking trends and performance of timberland harvested in Louisiana between 1975 and 1991. A total of 6,888,000 acres was harvested; 4,011,600 acres by partial harvest, 219,900 acres by seed tree and shelterwood methods, 2,562,000 acres by clearcut, and 94,500 acres by salvage cut. Of the 2,454,700 acres of clearcut upland forest types, 640,500 acres converted to the oak-hickory type. It is taking 6 to 7 years, after harvesting, for softwoods to reach the 3.0-inch diameter threshold. Additionally, softwood stand volume 13 to 17 years after clearcut harvest is below that expected for normal sites. Low softwood stocking levels and lengthy regeneration lag time are cited as two possible reasons for low yields at this stage of stand development.
- Research Organization:
- Forest Service, New Orleans, LA (United States). Southern Forest Experiment Station
- OSTI ID:
- 7285728
- Report Number(s):
- PB-94-155041/XAB; FSRP-SO--279
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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