A practical guide to oak release / Constance A. Harrington and Warren D. Devine.

Format:

Book

Government document

Author/Creator:

Harrington, Constance A.

Contributor:

Devine, Warren D.

Pacific Northwest Research Station (Portland, Or.)

Series:

General technical report PNW ; 666.

General technical report PNW ; 666

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Oak--United States--Handbooks, manuals, etc.

Oak.

United States.

Genre:

handbooks.

manuals (instructional materials)

Handbooks and manuals

Handbooks and manuals.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (28 pages)

Place of Publication:

[Portland, OR] : USDA, Forest Service, Pacific Northwest Research Station, [2006]

Summary:

"Oregon white oak savannas and woodlands represent a biological and cultural legacy in the Pacific Northwest. Many Oregon white oak stands are deteriorating owing to invasion and eventual overtopping by Douglas-fir or other conifers. Releasing the shade-intolerant oak trees from overtopping conifers can often restore these oak stands. When planning a release operation, there are many factors to consider such as timing and intensity of release, which trees to select for release, and management of the understory. A carefully executed oak release can minimize damage to oak trees, and followup treatments may reduce the spread of invasive plants. This guide answers the most commonly asked questions related to oak release."

Notes:

Title from title screen (viewed on Apr 27, 2006).

"PNW-GTR-666."

"February 2006."

Includes bibliographical references.

Electronic reproduction. [Place of publication not identified] : HathiTrust Digital Library, 2010.

Other Format:

Print version: Harrington, Constance A. Practical guide to oak release.

OCLC:

67778832

Access Restriction:

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