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Impact of Looper Defoliation: A Case Study in West Virginia

Author: Etgen Robert J.   Hicks Ray R.  

Publisher: Society of American Foresters

ISSN: 0742-6348

Source: Northern Journal of Applied Forestry, Vol.4, Iss.4, 1987-12, pp. : 201-204

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Abstract

In 1984, measurements of site and stand conditions and tree mortality were taken from 141 tenth-acre plots located within stands defoliated by loopers from 1981-1983, including 35 undefoliated control plots. Mortality due to loopers was expanded to the total defoliation area (1 million ac in 1981, 100 thousand in 1982, and 35 thousand in 1983). Loss due to mortality amounted to 2.3 billion board feet (bbf) of sawtimber and 4.2 million cords (cd) of pulpwood, with a total estimated stumpage value of about 345 million dollars. North. J. Appl. For. 4:201-204, December 1987.