PUBLICATION PB1921A
Oak Regeneration Practices: Site Preparation for Natural Oak Regeneration
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Summary
Regeneration of desired species following a harvest is a key component of forest sustainability. Often undesirable trees, those of small diameter or larger non-commercial trees with little economic value after a harvest, if left, will ultimately compose the next forest. Site preparation is a silvicultural practice that removes these unwanted trees, as well as grasses and weeds, to encourage the regeneration of desirable species such as oaks. Site preparation can be performed before, during, or after a harvest or regeneration event.
Publications in Series: Oak Regeneration Practices
Oak Regeneration Practices: Soil Scarification
Oak Regeneration Practices: Midstory Removal
Oak Regeneration Practices: Oak Shelterwood
Oak Regeneration Practices: Small (Gap) Openings
Oak Regeneration Practices: Two-Age Deferment System
Oak Regeneration Practices: Intermediate Practices to Maintain Open Forests
Oak Regeneration Practices: Oak Enrichment or Supplemental Plantings
Oak Regeneration Practices: Planting Oaks for Afforestation
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