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Initial Spacing: How Many Trees To Plant

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Forest Regeneration Manual

Part of the book series: Forestry Sciences ((FOSC,volume 36))

Abstract

The best initial spacing at which to plant the southern pines is primarily a function of the product desired and is based on both biological and operational factors. Long-term spacing studies over a wide range of initial densities and tree species demonstrate that for rotations beyond approximately 20 years, initial density has little effect on total net wood yield. However, it has a pronounced effect on product size and distribution, value, cost and on harvesting and cultural treatments. Planting seedlings on 2.4 × 2.4 to 3.0 × 3.0 m or equivalent spacing provides good flexibility for plantation management under most landowner objectives and current market conditions.

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  1. William D. Smith
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  1. Department of Forestry, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, 32611, USA

    Mary L. Duryea

  2. School of Forest Resources, University of Georgia, Athens, GA, 30602, USA

    Phillip M. Dougherty

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Smith, W.D., Strub, M.R. (1991). Initial Spacing: How Many Trees To Plant. In: Duryea, M.L., Dougherty, P.M. (eds) Forest Regeneration Manual. Forestry Sciences, vol 36. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-011-3800-0_15

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