Silviculture Handbook, 2431.5

Index and Forward

I. Ecological Tools

II. Silvicultural Methods

Natural Regeneration [PDF]

Purpose 21-1
Coppice 21-3
Clearcut 21-5
Seed Tree 21-7
Overstory Removal 21-9
Shelterwood 21-11
Single-Tree (Gap) Selection 21-14
Group Selection 21-17
Patch Selection 21-20
Practices Not Part of Silvicultural Systems That May Result In Regeneration 21-24
Establishment and Evaluation of Adequate Natural Regeneration 21-25
References 21-30
Appendix A. Forest Regeneration Metric 21-32

Artificial Regeneration [PDF]

Purpose 22-1
Definitions 22-1
Planning 22-1
Site Preparation 22-11
Direct Seeding 22-17
Planting 22-22
Plantation Management and Maintenance 22-24
Specialty Plantings 22-29
Appendix A - Individual Species Planting Considerations 22-34
Appendix B - Herbicides for Forest Management 22-51
Bibliography 22-52

Intermediate Treatments [PDF]

Purpose 23-1
Release 23-2
Thinning 23-4
Thinning Clumps of Trees 23-15
Improvement Cutting 23-20
Salvage and Sanitation Cuttings 23-21
Pruning 23-22
References 23-24

Tree Marking and Retention Guidelines [PDF]

III. Cover Types - Silvics and Silviculture

IV. Forest Management Objectives

V. Appendices