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Back in June 2009, someone named Tom posted a great question about applying the Dauerwald concept in Minnesota.  In a nutshell, the Dauerwald approach involves intensive management designed to maintain... Read More »
Want to grow quality paper birch in mixed aspen-birch stands?  An article in the September 2008 issue of the Northern Journal of Applied Forestry reports dramatic results from early birch... Read More »
This post includes information about how site, climate, tree characteristics, and shade tolerance affect the growth and vigor of trees. Effect of site characteristics Site characteristics that affect tree growth include soil... Read More »
Forests are dynamic ecosystems—they’re always growing and changing.  Patterns of forest succession are relatively predictable within given site conditions, but highly variable from site to site.  For instance, in the... Read More »
Red pine crowns after thinning. Flickr photo by esagor. Click for original.Thinnings and timber stand improvement operations are designed to improve the vigor and value of existing forest stands.  There are many ways to do this.  As in choosing the right... Read More »
Flickr photo by esagor. Click for original.Silviculture is the art and science of controlling the establishment, growth, composition, health, and quality of forests to meet diverse needs and values of landowners and society on a sustainable... Read More »

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