Loblolly and longleaf pine responses to litter raking, prescribe burning and nitrogen fertilization

摘要

The objectives of this study were to evaluate the effects of prescribe burning and litter removal on soil nutrient levels and tree growth. An additional objective was to determine if nitrogen can be replaced with the application of fertilizer. Therewere no statistically significant changes in the soil nutrient levels or tree growth after six years, but there were significant changes in forest floor weights, nutrient levels, and tree mortality.