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2016
A Size-class Growth and Yield System for Even-Aged Longleaf Pine - Dwight Lauer, Silvics Analytic
Managing Multi-Aged Longleaf Pine Forests: Overstory and Regeneration Response to Harvest Treatment - Steve Jack, Jones Ecological Research Center
Opportunities and Benefits of Using Biosolids and Compost for Fast Growing Plantations - Donald Rockwood, University of Florida
Practical Applications of Southern Pines Growth, Yield and Carbon Balance Model - Jarek Nowak, Florida Forest Service
Putting the ‘Mixed’ in Mixedwoods: Silvicultural Approaches to Shortleaf Pine Regeneration in Pine-Oak Forests - Benjamin Knapp, University of Missouri
Will Chinese Tallow Outcompete Two Fast-growing Native Tree Species? - Lauren Pile, Clemson University
2017
Climate Change, Disturbance, Canopy Density, and Longleaf Pine Regeneration—Are We Missing Something? - Steve Jack, Jones Ecological Research Center
Drought Effects on Pine Plantations in the Southern US - Dehai Zhao, University of Georgia Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources
Facilitation Forestry: Intercropping to Increase Plantation Resistance and Resilience - David Buckley, University of Tennessee
Shortleaf Pine Response to Thinning at the Onset of a Severe Drought - Samantha Anderson, University of Missouri-Columbia
The Chinese Tallow Invasion Pattern under Different Disturbances at Stand Level in the Southeast Coastal Area USA - Shaoyang Yang, Forestry Department of Mississippi State University
Which Factors Contribute to the Presence and Abundance of Invasive Tree Species in Mississippi? - Jun Zhai and Don Grebner, Mississippi State University
2018
Environmental Effects of Short-Rotation Pine Production for Bioenergy: Findings from a Watershed Experiment - Natalie Griffiths, Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Long-Term Monitoring to Inform Adaptive Management - The Ichauway Experience - Steve Jack, Temple Foundation
2019
Long-Term Growth and Yield of Old Field Longleaf Pine Plantations - David Clabo, University of Georgia
Longleaf Pine Restoration on Hydric Sites: Long-Term Vegetation Responses to Site Preparation - Connor Crouch, Northern Arizona University
Mixing Deer and Oak: A 13-Year Study Measuring the Effects of Deer Herbivory in the Piedmont of South Carolina - Calvin Norman, Clemson University
2020
The Effects of Logging Slash and Soil Disturbance on the Establishment of Big Bluestem Grass - Lorenzo Walton, Alabama A&M University
2021
Assessing Anthropogenic Impacts on Forest Composition within the Apalachicola River Floodplain using FIA Data - John Tracy, University of Florida
The Informal Economy of Wiregrass Production for Longleaf Pine Restoration - Tyler Carney, University of Florida
2022
Evaluation of Environmental DNA and Physical Sampling Methods to Identify Salamander Populations in Kentucky - Jill Fisk, Kentucky State University
Characterizing Structural Diversity and Community Structure to Assess Shifting Forest Types in a Temperate Floodplain - John Tracy, University of Florida
Interplay of Oak Density, Light Availability, and Fire in the Success of Longleaf Pine Regeneration - Lukas Magee, University of Florida
Assessing the Pathways for Reforestation on Private lands in Several Southeast US Regions - Chloe Schneider, EDF
New Site Index Equation for Shortleaf Pine on the Cumberland Plateau - John Zobel, University of Minnesota
Tree Size Inequality and Growth Dominance in Loblolly Pine Plantations Under Different Silvicultural Treatments - Dehai Zhao, University of Georgia
2023
Pollinator Habitat in Log Landings (PHiLL) Project - Sloane Scott, University of Missouri Columbia
Silvicultural Strategies to Convert Longleaf Pine Plantations to Multi-aged Stands and Groundcover Species Restoration - Gabriel Nyen, Mississippi State University
White Oak Sustainability Efforts In Arkansas - New Markets, Resource Management Challenges And Solutions - Kutcher Cunningham, University of Arkansas
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A Size-class Growth and Yield System for Even-Aged Longleaf Pine
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A stand table prediction and projection system was developed for even-aged stands of planted or natural longleaf pine (Pinus palustris Mill.). These models improve the ability to estimate thinning removals, thinning response, and response to improved seedling, planting and site preparation practices. Presented by Dwight Lauer, Silvics Analytic
Managing Multi-Aged Longleaf Pine Forests: Overstory and Regeneration Response to Harvest Treatment
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Three selection-based silvicultural approaches were implemented in multi-aged longleaf pine forests. Five years after harvest overstory tree response was highly variable with no significant plot level effects; response was spatially associated with local crown competition. Seedling growth was not different between treatments, and seedling recruitment was low in all treatments. Presented by Steve Jack, Jones Ecological Research Center
Opportunities and Benefits of Using Biosolids and Compost for Fast Growing Plantations
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Productive eucalypt, pine, and cypress plantations typically require site amendments. As demonstrated in Florida, readily available biosolids and compost have potential as alternatives to inorganic fertilizers. The cost-effectiveness of these organic amendments, though, depends on a number of factors. Use of biosolids and compost has a number of environmental benefits. Presented by Donald Rockwood, University of Florida
Practical Applications of Southern Pines Growth, Yield and Carbon Balance Model
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This model allows users to simulate growth and yield of planted loblolly pine (Pinus taeda), slash pine (Pinus elliottii) and longleaf pine (Pinus palustris). Two types of simulations are available, either from tree planting or from forest inventory information post establishment. Biomass stock outputs can be converted to carbon equivalents. Presented by Jarek Nowak, Florida Forest Service
Putting the ‘Mixed’ in Mixedwoods: Silvicultural Approaches to Shortleaf Pine Regeneration in Pine-Oak Forests
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In the Missouri Ozarks, managing shortleaf pine-oak mixedwoods is challenging due to shortleaf pine regeneration failures. Shortleaf pine may be regenerated from seed following regeneration harvests, by releasing advance reproduction with regeneration harvests, or through artificial regeneration. We present results from several studies to discuss potential success of these approaches. Presented by Benjamin Knapp, University of Missouri
Will Chinese Tallow Outcompete Two Fast-growing Native Tree Species?
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We compared the growth of Chinese tallow to two fast-growing, but longer lived and larger growing co-occuring native species of slash pine and sweetgum. Our research indicated that through stand development Chinese tallow will be out-competed by these two native pioneer species. Presented by Lauren Pile, Clemson University
Climate Change, Disturbance, Canopy Density, and Longleaf Pine Regeneration—Are We Missing Something?
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Alternative silvicultural practices to mitigate effects of climate change and large disturbances on longleaf pine forests are being investigated. Canopy manipulations focus primarily on impacts to the overstory stratum; some questions remain, however, about treatment impacts on long-term regeneration dynamics and will be explored in light of our current understanding. Presented by Steve Jack, Jones Ecological Research Center.
Drought Effects on Pine Plantations in the Southern US
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We will demonstrate how to use the existent long-term field studies to investigate drought effects. The analysis of two culture/density studies indicated that loblolly pine plantations on high-quality sites or under more intensive treatments are more drought-sensitive, and exceptional droughts substantially reduced the gains due to more intensive cultures. Presented by Dehai Zhao, University of Georgia Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources.
Facilitation Forestry: Intercropping to Increase Plantation Resistance and Resilience
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Facilitation between tree species can mitigate impacts of pests, pathogens, and extreme weather. Oaks and pines were intercropped in plantings established in 2000 and 2014 to investigate potential facilitation between oaks and pines. To date, results suggest that oaks and pines are compatible for intercropping to create more resilient plantations. Presented by David Buckley, University of Tennessee.
Shortleaf Pine Response to Thinning at the Onset of a Severe Drought
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A 95-year shortleaf pine chronology developed from a long-term thinning study in the Missouri Ozarks was used to determine the influence of thinning and severe drought on radial growth response. Results showed thinning increased growth rates, which compensated for growth reductions caused by drought. Presented by Samantha Anderson, University of Missouri-Columbia.
The Chinese Tallow Invasion Pattern under Different Disturbances at Stand Level in the Southeast Coastal Area USA
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This research mainly focuses on the invasion mechanism and pattern of Chinese tallow under different disturbances at southeast coastal area of America, where the Chinese tallow has become a serious ecological problem for local ecosystems. Therefore, this study is very important for local forests management and restoration. Presented by Shaoyang Yang, Forestry Department of Mississippi State University.
Which Factors Contribute to the Presence and Abundance of Invasive Tree Species in Mississippi?
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Invasive tree species have caused deleterious effects on the environment and economy. Most previous studies usually ignore the role of socioeconomic factors contributing to the presence of invasive species. This research identified ecological and socioeconomic factors contributed to invasions in Mississippi and treated presence and abundance as different phenomena. Presented by Jun Zhai and Don Grebner, Mississippi State University.
Environmental Effects of Short-Rotation Pine Production for Bioenergy: Findings from a Watershed Experiment
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Our project uses a coupled watershed-scale experiment and watershed modeling approach to examine the effects of short-rotation (10-12 y) woody biomass production for bioenergy on water and soil quality, and water and carbon fluxes in the southeast US. The watershed experiment uses a before-after, control-impact approach. Baseline conditions in 3 watersheds were measured for two years (2010-2012). Two watersheds were then harvested (50%) and planted with loblolly pine seedlings that were managed for rapid growth. The third watershed was an unmanipulated reference. Environmental indicators were measured until canopy closure (2018). Best Management Practices (BMPs) were applied to evaluate the effectiveness of current forestry BMPs in protecting water quality. Groundwater is the dominant flowpath in these watersheds, suggesting that any water quality effects may be manifested via a groundwater pathway. Indeed, nitrate concentrations increased in groundwater in the treatment watersheds (<2 mg N/L) after harvest. Further, high nitrate leaching rates were measured during the first two years of growth. Tree growth was rapid after this time, with higher carbon sequestration and greater water use efficiency than conventional pine plantations. Despite elevated groundwater nitrate, stream water nitrate concentrations were low and remained unchanged. Watershed modeling suggests that elevated nitrate may reach the streams within a decade. However, elevated nitrate in groundwater may be removed before reaching the streams due to the strong denitrification potential in these watersheds. Results to date suggest minimal environmental impacts, and that current BMPs are effective at protecting surface water quality. Presented by Natalie Griffiths, Oak Ridge National Laboratory.
Long-Term Monitoring to Inform Adaptive Management –The Ichauway Experience
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An effective monitoring program is central to successfully practicing adaptive management. While the concept of adaptive management is widely cited as a desirable approach to meet often complicated objectives, long-term monitoring programs with data appropriate to inform and effect changes in management are not as widespread. The Jones Ecological Research Center at Ichauway, an approximately 29,000 acre private property in southwest Georgia that is dominated by longleaf pine forest, established a long-term vegetation monitoring program in 2002. The program currently monitors 860 0.25 acre plots on a four year rotation, with ¼ of the plots measured each year. Plots locations were randomly located and stratified within 8 different ecotypes based upon soil type, drainage, and landscape position. At each plot visit data are collected on overstory trees, ground cover composition, mortality and ingrowth, canopy coverage, woody midstory density, and regeneration of different tree species. With all plots measured four times from 2002 to 2017, multiple effects of restoration and management activities have been captured: pine basal area (especially longleaf pine) increased significantly while hardwood basal area decreased in upland habitats, ingrowth of natural longleaf pine regeneration increased, and overstory tree mortality was highly variable but generally low. We will provide examples of how the accumulated data has altered management, including the application of prescribed fire, removal of hardwoods for restoration objectives, and how habitat alterations have affected wildlife communities. The data have also been used to inform onsite research projects, particularly a study examining water use of different forest types. Presented by Steve Jack, Temple Foundation.
Long-Term Growth and Yield of Old Field Longleaf Pine Plantations
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Longleaf pine is frequently planted on former agricultural fields throughout the South. Limited information is available on long term growth and yield as well as stem quality of longleaf pine growing on these sites with and without fertilization. The objectives of this study were (1) to determine the growth rates, wood yields, and stem quality of old field longleaf pine and (2) quantify any growth improvements provided by a single dose or split dose (applied three years apart) of nitrogen, phosphorous, and potassium applied prior to thinning. Study sites were established following site preparation in Screven and Tift County Georgia in unthinned longleaf pine stands planted during December 1986 with unimproved containerized and bareroot seedlings. Three treatments including a control, split dose, and full dose of nitrogen, phosphorous, and potassium were established with four replications in Screven County and three replications in Tift County, respectively. The full dose and the first half of the split dose fertilization treatment were applied at age 18-years. The second dose of the split treatment was applied at age 21-years. Thinning occurred at age 23- (Screven County site) and 24-years (Tift County Site). Diameter at breast height, live crown ratio, total height, defect(s) height, volume, and total green tree weight were assessed at ages 17-, 19-, 21-, 23-, 27-, and 32-years for each stand. Results indicate limited growth benefits associated with fertilization treatments and high stem defect frequency possibly due to accelerated growth rates on fertile old field sites with good surface soil tilth. Presented by David Clabo, University of Georgia, at the 2019 SAF National Convention, Louisville, KY.
Longleaf Pine Restoration on Hydric Sites: Long-Term Vegetation Responses to Site Preparation
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Longleaf pine (Pinus palustris) restoration is a primary objective of land managers throughout the Southeast. On hydric sites within the Atlantic Coastal Plain, restoration may involve site preparation prior to planting seedlings in order to overcome challenges to establishment, such as abundant competition and poor soil drainage. There are concerns, though, that intensive site preparation may damage understory communities by reducing grasses, which play a critical role in carrying surface fire, and forbs, which may have conservation value. In contrast, site preparation may improve plant communities by reducing shrub dominance, which in turn may increase plant diversity. To better understand long-term vegetation responses to site preparation on hydric sites, we sampled longleaf pine plantations 1, 2, 3, and 15 years after treatment application. The eight study treatments include an untreated control, six combinations of two vegetation control treatments (chopping or herbicide) with three soil manipulation treatments (flat [no treatment], mounding, or bedding), and an herbicide-chopping-bedding treatment. Early measurements found that mounding and bedding reduced graminoid cover and that herbicide and mounding reduced shrub cover. In the longer-term, herbicide did not reduce shrub cover at year 15 but did reduce wiregrass (Aristida stricta) cover. Bedding resulted in increased shrub cover and reduced cover of graminoids and forbs. These results suggest that treatments of intermediate intensity may be optimal for restoration of both longleaf pine and the understory. Analysis of plant species diversity and richness are forthcoming and will be presented alongside vegetation cover results to help us fully evaluate understory restoration. Presented by Connor Crouch, Northern Arizona University, at the 2019 SAF National Convention, Louisville, KY.
Mixing Deer and Oak: A 13-Year Study Measuring the Effects of Deer Herbivory in the Piedmont of South Carolina
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White-tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus) is an important game species and the largest native herbivore in South Carolina. Intense deer herbivory can result in browse lines, reduced regeneration of tree species, and the extirpation of plant species. The impact of white-tailed deer has been studied throughout much of its northern range, but there has been little long-term research into the impact of deer on forests communities in the Southeast. This study measures impacts of deer herbivory 13 years after clearcutting upland hardwood stands in the Clemson Experimental Forest by comparing forest and plant communities inside and outside exclosures. An initial study conducted in 2005, 1 year after the clearcut, concluded that deer density had no impact on these communities. To determine the long-term impacts of herbivory, the plots were resurveyed 13 years later. Regeneration of seedling, sapling and overstory oaks was unimpacted by deer herbivory (p = .61, p = .58, p = .45). In fact, the plots outside the exclosures had a higher population of 4in DBH oaks compared to the plots inside enclosures (p = 0.09). There was significantly higher plant species richness outside the exclosures compared to inside (p = 0.08). Shannon’s diversity index was not statistically different between treatments (p>0.1). Both treatments had a similar number of invasive species (p = 0.81). Exclosures had 5,000 more Japanese honeysuckle (Lonicera japonica) per acre compared to outside the exclosure. There was significantly higher vine regeneration inside the exclosures (p<0.01). This evidence suggests that white-tailed deer positively impact the forest and plant communities in upland hardwood stands in the Piedmont of SC. Presented by Calvin Norman, Clemson University, at the 2019 SAF National Convention, Louisville, KY.
The Effects of Logging Slash and Soil Disturbance on the Establishment of Big Bluestem Grass
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Native forest restoration efforts often tend to neglect the herbaceous layer of the forest community and direct more attention to the desired tree species of the overstory. This is partially due to the lack of knowledge related to reestablishing the native ground layer concurrently with canopy restoration. Slash management techniques coupled with the associated levels of soil compaction during timber harvest may prove to significantly impact the success of establishing native grasses. The purpose of this study is to examine how harvest operational treatments may affect native ground layer restoration. The study is located in the Bankhead National Forest on xeric to xeric-mesic southern pine forest. The experiment is organized as a 3 X 2 factorial design with 6 replications. Three logging debris retentions representing different levels of surface coverage of slash (none, light, and heavy) are compared. Slash treatments are also compared with maximum and minimal levels of soil disturbance. Treatments are simulated under a greenhouse setting to capture results from a controlled environment. Plugs of big bluestem grass (Andropogon gerardii) were planted after treatment application. Survival and growth rates were examined through three growing seasons. Outcomes of this research will give landowners a better understanding on optimizing logging slash removal to improve site preparation while maintaining site productivity. Additionally, identifying effective ways of reestablishing bluestem grasses can develop ecosystems that are beneficial for key game and non-game species habitat that are preferred among hunters, bird watchers, and other forest visitors. Presented by Lorenzo Walton, Alabama A&M University at the 2020 SAF Virtual Convention.
Assessing Anthropogenic Impacts on Forest Composition within the Apalachicola River Floodplain using FIA Data
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The natural hydrology of the Apalachicola River floodplain has been degraded since 1953 due to construction of the Jim Woodruff Dam and multiple navigational dredging projects that deposited sand and spoil along the banks of the main channel. Those deposits became suspended during annual floods and settled in sloughs, inhibiting their natural flow at low river stages. As a result of these anthropogenic impacts, research suggests that Florida's largest floodplain has experienced shorter flood durations, was drier in composition, and lost 17% of trees between 1976 and 2004. Most notable was a 37% decrease in density of swamp forest type trees including a 20% reduction of Nyssa aquatica, 44% reduction of Nyssa ogeche, and 38% reduction of Fraxinus caroliniana, all of which are sensitive to a drying environment. Continued monitoring of forest composition changes within the floodplain has not occurred since 2004, but sampling by the U.S. Forest Service for the Forest Inventory and Analysis (FIA) database occurred from 1970 to 2017 in the floodplain. The FIA data allows us to validate conclusions of previous research and determine if density of floodplain trees and swamp forest types has continued to decline. We can also determine if mixed bottomland hardwood species are increasing in density which could indicate shifting forest type distributions. The transport of oxygen and nutrients downstream to critical habitats and estuaries is dependent upon healthy floodplain forests. Therefore, this research impacts ongoing and future slough flow restoration efforts. It also demonstrates the utility of FIA data in situations that require long-term forest monitoring. Presented by John Tracy from University of Florida at the 2021 SAF National Virtual Convention.
The Informal Economy of Wiregrass Production for Longleaf Pine Restoration
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Wiregrass (Aristida behrichiana/stricta) is an understory grass species used to restore the ecosystem health, function, and biodiversity of longleaf pine (LLP: Pinus palustris) ecosystems. It is frequently the primary species seeded into restoration projects because it is known to carry the frequent, low intensity fires essential for maintaining open canopy savannas. A limitation to restoration of LLP savannas is the availability of a sufficient amount of viable wiregrass seed or plugs. Here, we examine the limitations to restoration using wiregrass using qualitative data (interviews) to identify and contextualize the economic and ecological barriers to wiregrass availability. We conducted semi-structured interviews of private landowners, public land managers, and conservation organization staff members. Using a qualitative data analysis approach (88% inter-coder reliability), we identified eight emergent themes: 1) knowledge barriers must be overcome for restoration success, 2) restoration can be cost prohibitive, 3) site preparation is a major challenge, 4) fire is the dominant and most cost effective management method, 5) bartering and/or collaboration promotes restoration success, 6) a closed loop/in-house management system is ideal, 7) changing weather conditions influences restoration success, and 8) restored ecosystems have intrinsic and other nonmarket values. These findings should help landowners and land managers address and overcome restoration challenges in LLP ecosystems and inform policy decisions and program design to promote successful LLP restoration. Presented by Tyler Carney from University of Florida at the 2021 SAF National Virtual Convention.
Evaluation of Environmental DNA and Physical Sampling Methods to Identify Salamander Populations in Kentucky
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This presentation will cover two methods of sampling stream-breeding salamanders in forest ecosystems: physical sampling and sampling environmental DNA. Both sampling methods have advantages and disadvantages that should be considered based on project objectives, habitat stability and vulnerability of the target species. Presented by Jill Fisk, Kentucky State University at the 2022 SAF National Convention in Baltimore, MD.
Characterizing Structural Diversity and Community Structure to Assess Shifting Forest Types in a Temperate Floodplain
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The Apalachicola River floodplain has experienced alterations to its hydrologic regime which has impacted forest type distributions. An assessment of structural diversity and community structure at a low elevation site along the river indicates a potential future shift from swamp forest type to low bottomland hardwood forest type. Presented by John Tracy, University of Florida at the 2022 SAF National Convention in Baltimore, MD.
Interplay of Oak Density, Light Availability, and Fire in the Success of Longleaf Pine Regeneration
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Longleaf pine regeneration dynamics in response to fire, light, and oaks. Presented by Lukas Magee, University of Florida at the 2022 SAF National Convention in Baltimore, MD.
Assessing the Pathways for Reforestation on Private Lands in Several Southeast US Regions
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Reforestation sold as a Natural Climate Solution strategy must be designed to avoid leakage, ensure permanence, and create additionality. To target potential reforestation in the regions most equip to satisfy these criteria, we assess the realistic potential of reforestation beyond baseline stimulated under a few different incentive programs/funding scenarios. Presented by Chloe Schneider, EDF at the 2022 SAF National Convention in Baltimore, MD.
New Site Index Equation for Shortleaf Pine on the Cumberland Plateau
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A new shortleaf pine site index equation was developed for use on the Cumberland Plateau using Forest Inventory and Analysis data. A Lundqvist-Korf model, fit using the algebraic difference approach, provided the best fit/validation statistics and model behavior. Presented by John Zobel, University of Minnesota at the 2022 SAF National Convention in Baltimore, MD.
Tree Size Inequality and Growth Dominance in Loblolly Pine Plantations Under Different Silvicultural Treatments
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Forest growth and other processes are influenced by stand structure and vice versa. Understanding stand structure and growth relationship and how it is influenced by silvicultural treatments can help us optimize forest management regimes. Using two long-term large field trials (CPCD - Coastal Plain Culture and Density Study and CAPPS – the Consortium for Accelerated Pine Production Studies) of loblolly pine plantations under different silvicultural treatments, tree size inequality (GI) and growth dominance coefficient (DCgrowth) were calculated in terms of individual tree stem biomass and biomass growth. Diverse stand growth-structure relations were observed and will be discussed. Presented by Dehai Zhao, University of Georgia at the 2022 SAF National Convention in Baltimore, MD.
Pollinator Habitat in Log Landings (PHiLL) Project
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The PHiLL project investigates the establishment of ephemeral pollinator habitat on the Hoosier, Shawnee, and Mark Twain National Forests of Indiana, Illinois, and Missouri. Four treatments including biochar, soil ripping, ripping and biochar, and control were applied to improve soil conditions, along with the seeding of pollinator-friendly native plants. Presented by Sloane Scott, University of Missouri Columbia at the 2023 SAF National Convention in Sacramento, CA.
Silvicultural Strategies to Convert Longleaf Pine Plantations to Multi-aged Stands and Groundcover Species Restoration
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We designed silvicultural prescriptions to increase natural longleaf pine (Pinus palustris) regeneration and help transition even-aged plantations to multi-aged stands. Furthermore, we developed guidelines for restoring native forbs and grasses after the first commercial thinning of longleaf pine plantations to create best management practices for restoring biodiverse understories. Presented by Gabriel Nyen, Mississippi State University at the 2023 SAF National Convention in Sacramento, CA.
White Oak Sustainability Efforts in Arkansas – New Markets, Resource Management Challenges and Solutions
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Hardwood forests in the Central Hardwood Region have been strained by many factors over past decades impacting species composition, health and vigor, stem quality, and regeneration success. These factors are now impacting upland hardwood regions in Arkansas. This presentation will cover challenges and proactive solutions aimed at avoiding detrimental outcomes. Presented by Kutcher Cunningham, University of Arkansas at the 2023 SAF National Convention in Sacramento, CA.