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Thinning young timber stands in mountainous terrain

Creator:

Kellogg, L. D. (Loren D.) and Oregon State University. Forest Research Laboratory

Abstract:

The Forest Engineering Department, Oregon State University, has evaluated several systems for thinning young timber stands on steep terrain. Stands averaged 35 to 40 years old and 25.4 to 35.6 cm (10-14 in.) dbh. Approximately 40 percent of the stems per hectare were removed in the thinning operations. This paper...

Resource Type:

Technical Report

Full Text:

ft3). Many forest managers consider thinning an important silvicultural treatment in imma- ture stands