Longleaf pine density study (1993-2015): plot locations and tree growth

This data publication contains measurements from a study at the Savannah River Site near New Ellenton, South Carolina to look at the effect of combinations of pine thinning and hardwood-shrub removal on the productivity of longleaf pine. This study involved 6 plantations of 8- to 11-year-old longleaf pine. Prescribed fire was applied to each plantation every 3-5 years. Tree growth was monitored intermittently from December 1993 to September 2015. Tree growth data include tree species and diameter at breast height data for tagged trees within circular plots located within each treatment replication. Tree height, height to base of live crown, and crown width measurements are also provided for five trees randomly selected per plot.
The objective of the research was to quantify how long-term stand growth responses to treatment affect diversity and abundance of understory plant species as well as the productivity of longleaf pine.
Data were published on 02/24/2022. Minor updates were made to this package on 03/11/2022.