Excerpt from Shortleaf Pine in Virginia: The Increase in Its Yield by Thinning
At the request of Hon. C. A. Swanson, Governor of Virginia, the Forest Service, United States Department of Agriculture, in the autumn of 1909, made an examination of the second-growth shortleaf pine in old fields in the middle portion of Virginia. The cost of this work was borne jointly by the State of Virginia and the Forest Service.
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book explores the history, economics, and management of shortleaf pine in Virginia, with a focus on the importance of systematic management for maximizing its yield and quality. The author, a Forest Examiner with the Forest Service, conducted a detailed investigation of second-growth shortleaf pine stands in the state and found that most stands are understocked and require regeneration to reach their full potential. The book provides detailed recommendations for thinning and cutting to accelerate growth and improve timber quality, as well as methods for protecting stands from fire, insects, and disease. The author argues that with proper management, shortleaf pine can be a valuable source of timber and income for farmers and landowners in Virginia. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9781332317813_0
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