Northern red oak is presently the most valuable timber species in New England. Occur together, a somewhat steady supply of mast is provided due to differing cycles of seed In fact, in New England about 30 species useĪcorns as a source of mast (Yamasaki - Personal Communication). Oaks are an important wildlifeįood due to the acorns they produce as seeds. There are approximately 70 species reported by Olson (1974). This paper reviews the problems with oak regeneration, the biology of seed production and make recommendations to improve the chances of obtaining adequate red oak regeneration. Recently many scientists have become alarmed about the failure of oak types to regenerate. Oaks, (genus Quercus) are an important group of trees in the United States. Silvicultural Techniques For Regenerating Northern Red Oak Stands. The label for use and disposal of pesticides and pesticide containers. Pesticides must be used selectively and carefully. Organizations supporting the publication or distribution of this document.Ĭaution: Pesticides can be injurious to plants and animals including humans if they are not handled andĪpplied properly. The mentioning of pesticides in this paper does not constitute an endorsement of pesticides by the author or I will always remember ourĪnnual rides to Petersham and the discussions held along the way.pidob Fox Research and Demonstration Forest, my friend and mentor. Baldwin, the first Research Forester at theĬaroline A. I would like to dedicate this paper to the late Dr. Because of their labor we know so much more about oak regeneration Of Natural Resources who originally helped me with regeneration inventory techniques and refinedĮllen Snyder and Karen Bennett from the UNH Cooperative Extension made publishing this paper possibleīy offering the services of the New Hampshire Natural Resources Network.įinally, I would like to thank the scientists listed in the citations of this paper, who work tirelessly on aĭifficult and often frustrating problem. Information about pip galls and the insect pests of oaks and Dr. I also thank Dennis Souto from State and Private Forestry, Forest Service USDA for providing Ray Boivin, Tom Miner, Jack Sargent and Phil Bryce helped by allowing part of this paper to be constructedĪs part of my duties at the Division of Forests and Lands and encouraged me throughout itsĭevelopment. who reviewed the botanical accuracy of the paper, helped me procure specimens for photographingĪnd photographed the specimens on a cold winter afternoon behind Nesmith Hall. Reviewed content and served as a sounding board for many ideas Dr. and formerly from the White Mountain National Forest who Inge Seaboyer from the NH Division of Forests and Lands who reviewed content and wording John USDA who reviewed content, developed my interest in oak regeneration problems and helped fill that oldĬardboard box beside my desk Jennifer Bofinger, Shaun Bresnahan, Kyle Lombard, Thomas Miner and USDA who reviewed content and citations Neil Lamson from State and Private Forestry, Forest Service Healy, Bill Leak, and Mariko Yamasaki from the Northeastern Forest Experiment Station, Forest Service This paper improved immensely by the small army of reviewers that offered endless suggestions rangingįrom word-smithing to including extra topics not found in the original paper. Jay suggested I should read the material and incorporate it with academic work I had For years oak regeneration reference materials accumulated in an old cardboard boxīeside my desk. I also thank Jay Hewett, manager of Fox Forest located in Hillsborough, NH, for coming up with this idea Me with periodic reviews of the paper, enthusiasm and endless encouragement. I thank Dick for giving me a long leash on this project and providing This paper is the result of independent study conducted under the supervision of Dr.
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