Nutrient Conservation in Forestry: A Perspective

Author: Bengtson George W.  

Publisher: Society of American Foresters

ISSN: 0148-4419

Source: Southern Journal of Applied Forestry, Vol.5, Iss.2, 1981-05, pp. : 50-59

Disclaimer: Any content in publications that violate the sovereignty, the constitution or regulations of the PRC is not accepted or approved by CNPIEC.

Previous Menu Next

Abstract

Losses of plant nutrients and costs of their replacement after various methods of harvest and site preparation are estimated and discussed. Current fertilization practice in southern pine silviculture is reviewed, and factors limiting its effectiveness and means of maximizing benefits are emphasized. The intent is to encourage southern forest managers to use presently available information to evaluate alternative techniques of harvest, site preparation, and fertilization, and to devise more ecologically acceptable and cost-effective practices.