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Thinning sprout clumps

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Abstract

Only stump sprouts originating in clearcuts or extremely heavily thinned stands have significant potential for developing into good trees. Stump sprouts can account for as many as half the stems after a clearcut of central hardwoods.

Parent Publication

Citation

Rogers, Robert; Johnson, Paul S. 1989. Thinning sprout clumps. In: Hutchinson, Jay G., ed. Central hardwood notes. St. Paul, MN.: U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, Forest Service, North Central Forest Experiment Station. 6.12
https://www.fs.usda.gov/research/treesearch/18609