Sustaining Recruitment of Oak Reproduction in Uneven-Aged Stands in the Ozark211 Highlands

摘要

Successful application of the single-tree selection system in Ozark oak forests211u001edepends on sustaining adequate recruitment of reproduction into the overstory. In 211u001eturn, this requires maintaining stand density at ecologically appropriate levels. 211u001eThe ecological requirements for oak recruitement are discussed and guiding curves 211u001eare presented that meet those requirements.