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The series of 6 slides illustrates a shelterwood-burn technique that successfully regenerates oaks and the other species on good sites in the Piedmont. High intensity prescribed fires (flame lengths 3-4 ft.) in the spring 3-5 years following an initial shelterwood cut that leaves 40-50 square feet basal area in mature mixed hardwood stands will produce oak-dominated stands. Low intensity winter fires following shelterwood cutting will regenerate predominantly yellow-poplar stands. See images 2714072-2714077 |
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A mature mixed hardwood stand with an understory dominated by shade-tolerant species. Oak seedlings present, but noncompetitive. Piedmont of Virginia. See images 2714072-2714077 |
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Mature mixed hardwood stand following initial shelterwood cut that leaves 40-50 square feet of basal area. Piedmont of Virginia. See images 2714072-2714077 |
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Yellow-poplar regeneration that dominates prior to burning. Piedmont of Virginia. See images 2714072-2714077 |
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Spring burn (just after leaf out) conducted 3-5 years after the initial shelterwood cut. Piedmont of Virginia. See images 2714072-2714077 |
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Results of spring burn, most of the dead regeneration is yellow poplar. Most of the new sprouts are oak. Piedmont of Virginia. See images 2714072-2714077 |
