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Genre | : Longleaf pine |
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Release | : 1998 |
File | : 96 Pages |
ISBN-13 | : MINN:31951D017809345 |
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Genre | : Longleaf pine |
Author | : |
Publisher | : |
Release | : 1998 |
File | : 96 Pages |
ISBN-13 | : MINN:31951D017809345 |
This book unites a wealth of current information on the ecology, silviculture and restoration of the Longleaf Pine ecosystem. The book includes a discussion of the significant historical, social and political aspects of ecosystem management, making it a valuable resource for students, land managers, ecologists, private landowners, government agencies, consultants and the forest products industry.
Genre | : Science |
Author | : Shibu Jose |
Publisher | : Springer Science & Business Media |
Release | : 2007-09-09 |
File | : 438 Pages |
ISBN-13 | : 9780387306872 |
Genre | : Forests and forestry |
Author | : Kenneth W. Outcalt |
Publisher | : |
Release | : 2002 |
File | : 638 Pages |
ISBN-13 | : MINN:31951D029963169 |
Longleaf pine (Pinus palustris) ecosystems once occupied 38 million ha in the Southeastern United States, occurring as forests, woodlands, and savannas on a variety of sites ranging from wet flatwoods to xeric sandhills and rocky mountainous ridges. Characterized by an open parklike structure, longleaf pine ecosystems are a product of frequent fires, facilitated by the presence of fallen pine needles and bunchgrasses in the understory. Timber harvest, land conversion to agricultural and other nonforest uses, and alteration of fire regimes greatly reduced longleaf pine ecosystems, until only 1.2 million ha remained in 1995. Longleaf pine ecosystems are among the most species-rich ecosystems outside the tropics. However, habitat loss and degradation have caused increased rarity of many obligate species. The lack of frequent surface fires and the proliferation of woody plants in the understory and midstory have greatly increased the risk of additional longleaf pine ecosystem losses from catastrophic fire. Because longleaf pine still exists in numerous small fragments throughout its range, it is reasonable to conclude that it can be restored. Restoration efforts now underway use physical, chemical, and pyric methods to reestablish the natural structure and function in these ecosystems by adjusting species composition, modifying stand structure, and facilitating ecological processes, such as periodic fire and longleaf pine regeneration. The ecological, economic, and social benefits of restoring longleaf pine ecosystems include (1) expanding the habitat available to aid in the recovery of numerous imperiled species, (2) improving habitat quality for many wildlife species, (3) producing greater amounts of high-quality longleaf pine timber products, (4) increasing the production of pine straw, (5) providing new recreational opportunities, (6) preserving natural and cultural legacies, and (7) creating a broader range of management options for future generations.
Genre | : Biodiversity |
Author | : |
Publisher | : |
Release | : 2005 |
File | : 44 Pages |
ISBN-13 | : MINN:31951D02996324A |
Genre | : Forests and forestry |
Author | : |
Publisher | : |
Release | : 2001 |
File | : 634 Pages |
ISBN-13 | : WISC:89076079920 |
Genre | : Forests and forestry |
Author | : James D. Haywood |
Publisher | : |
Release | : 1999 |
File | : 634 Pages |
ISBN-13 | : MINN:31951D02977115Q |
Covering 92 million acres from Virginia to Texas, the longleaf pine ecosystem was, in its prime, one of the most extensive and biologically diverse ecosystems in North America. Today these magnificent forests have declined to a fraction of their original extent, threatening such species as the gopher tortoise, the red-cockaded woodpecker, and the Venus fly-trap. Lawrence S. Earley explores the history of these forests and the astonishing biodiversity within them, drawing on extensive research and telling the story through first-person travel accounts and interviews with foresters, ecologists, biologists, botanists, and landowners. The compelling story Earley tells here offers hope that with continued human commitment, the longleaf pine might not just survive, but once again thrive.
Genre | : Nature |
Author | : Lawrence S. Earley |
Publisher | : ReadHowYouWant.com |
Release | : 2009-07 |
File | : 590 Pages |
ISBN-13 | : 9781442996977 |
Ecological Restoration and Management of Longleaf Pine Forests is a timely synthesis of the current understanding of the natural dynamics and processes in longleaf pine ecosystems. This book beautifully illustrates how incorporation of basic ecosystem knowledge and an understanding of socioeconomic realities shed new light on established paradigms and their application for restoration and management. Unique for its holistic ecological focus, rather than a more traditional silvicultural approach, the book highlights the importance of multi-faceted actions that robustly integrate forest and wildlife conservation at landscape scales, and merge ecological with socioeconomic objectives for effective conservation of the longleaf pine ecosystem.
Genre | : Nature |
Author | : L. Katherine Kirkman |
Publisher | : CRC Press |
Release | : 2017-09-27 |
File | : 539 Pages |
ISBN-13 | : 9781351648189 |
Genre | : Forests and forestry |
Author | : United States. Forest Service. Southern Research Station |
Publisher | : |
Release | : 1998 |
File | : 136 Pages |
ISBN-13 | : MINN:31951D02981281X |
Genre | : Forests and forestry |
Author | : |
Publisher | : |
Release | : 1998 |
File | : 100 Pages |
ISBN-13 | : UOM:39015072685996 |