Whole-Tree Clearcutting in New England: Manager's Guide to Impacts on Soils, Streams, and Regeneration

摘要

Studies of impacts of whole-tree clearcutting in spruce-fir, northern hardwood, and central hardwood forest types are summarized for use by practicing foresters, land managers, environmental protection agencies and organizations, and the general public. Guidelines are given for protecting soils, stream water quality, nutrient cycles, and site productivity.