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Author: Stephen Peairs

PhD, Assistant Professor, Extension Specialist - Forest Management, Forestry and Wildlife Resources Program Team, Forestry and Environmental Conservation Department

Small planted pine tree

Chemical Release Treatments for Pine Regeneration

The importance of sustaining South Carolina’s southern yellow pine resource is essential both from economical and restoration perspectives. In 2015, softwood (pine; 660.9 million cubic feet of roundwood and 316 million cubic feet of pulpwood)… 

A marked oak seedling that received a radial spray to deaden surrounding vegetation

Potential Herbicide Applications for Hardwood Stands

Importance of Herbicide in Hardwoods Herbicide applications can be implemented throughout the life of a hardwood forest to improve stand attributes. Benefits of herbicide applications may include increased water and nutrient availability, improved seedling survival…