Dynamics of White Pine in New England
Dynamics of White Pine in New England

Author: William B. Leak

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Published: 1995

Total Pages: 14

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The growth, regeneration, and quality of white pine between the 1970's and 1980's were analyzed for the six-state New England region. Growth was comparable among all states except for Rhode Island where the growth (1.71%) was low in comparison with other states and with the growth of red maple (4.29%) within the state. For all states, the proportion of acreage in white pine seedling/sapling stands was too small (8%) to maintain the current volume and acreage of the species. However, stems in the 2- to 10-inch diameter class were adequately J-shaped over all states to sustain the species. Because many of these small stems must be in small openings or under partial canopies, efforts to regenerate and release white pine seem warranted. The percentage of volume in grades 1 and 2 more than doubled between the 1970's and 1980's in all states except Massachusetts and Connecticut where the percentage remained about constant.

Yields of Eastern White Pine in New England Related to Age, Site, and Stocking
Yields of Eastern White Pine in New England Related to Age, Site, and Stocking

Author: William B. Leak

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Published: 1970

Total Pages: 518

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S2The Universities of Maine, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire, in cooperation with the Northeastern Forest Experiment Station, initiated in 1959-60 a study of the effects of site and stocking on the growth of eastern white pine. The primary purposes of the study were to develop equations for: (1) predicting the volume increment per acre of pure, even-aged, white pine stands from observable characteristics of the stand, soil, and topography; and (2) predicting the increment of individual white pine trees related to characteristics of the tree, stand, and site. By 1965, measurements of stand growth and development for a 3-year period were available from nearly all field plots. A preliminary analysis revealed that one or more additional remeasurements should be taken before a final summary of the periodic growth of trees and stands is made. Nevertheless, useful and accurate relationships were developed between stand yield, or volumes per acre, and stand age, site, and stocking; and this information is presented in this paper. Yield tables based on the plot data from New Hampshire, using stand height in place of age and site index, have been published by Barrett and Allen (1966).S3.

The Assessment and Modeling of Regeneration Dynamics for Eastern White Pine (Pinus Strobus L.)
The Assessment and Modeling of Regeneration Dynamics for Eastern White Pine (Pinus Strobus L.)

Author: Jerome Allan Krueger

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Published: 2002

Total Pages: 314

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This study represents an analysis of regeneration processes for eastern white pine (Pinus strohus L.). The objective is to develop an integrated approach to evaluate the influence of factors that, alone and in combination, determine regeneration outcomes. This study is composed of three sections. The first chapter is a literature review of white pine regeneration dynamics. The purpose is to present a process for understanding the regeneration process of a single species and present a conceptual approach to integrated evaluation of influential variables. Six interrelated ecological factors (seed tree density, competition, disturbance, seedbed conditions, soils, and damage agents) were identified and their impact on the regeneration process is evaluated. A conceptual model of the integration approach and two examples of how this approach can be utilized in assessing regeneration operations are presented.