EFFECTS OF MIDSTORY REMOVAL ON BLACK OAK (<i>QUERCUS VELUTINA</i>) AND WHITE OAK (<i>QUERCUS ALBA</i>) REGENERATION

The formation of dense understories in eastern forests has created low light environments that hinder the development of advance oak reproduction. Studies have shown that a midstory removal can enhance these light conditions and promote the development of competitive oak seedlings. Previous studies...

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Main Author: Parrott, David Lee
Format: Others
Published: UKnowledge 2011
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Online Access:http://uknowledge.uky.edu/gradschool_theses/131
http://uknowledge.uky.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1132&amp;context=gradschool_theses