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

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posted on 2024-09-12, 20:12 authored by Timothy B. Harrington
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.

Funding

USDA-FS

History

Data contact name

Timothy B. Harrington

Data contact email

timothy.harrington@usda.gov

Publisher

Forest Service Research Data Archive

Use limitations

These data were collected using funding from the U.S. Government and can be used without additional permissions or fees. If you use these data in a publication, presentation, or other research product please use the following citation: Harrington, Timothy B. 2022. Longleaf pine density study (1993-2015): plot locations and tree growth. Fort Collins, CO: Forest Service Research Data Archive. https://doi.org/10.2737/RDS-2022-0030

Temporal Extent Start Date

1993-12-01

Temporal Extent End Date

2015-09-30

Theme

  • Not specified

Geographic Coverage

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Geographic location - description

This study took place at the Savannah River Site near New Ellenton, South Carolina.

ISO Topic Category

  • biota
  • farming
  • environment

National Agricultural Library Thesaurus terms

Forestry, Wildland Management

OMB Bureau Code

  • 005:96 - Forest Service

OMB Program Code

  • 005:059 - Management Activities

Pending citation

  • No

Public Access Level

  • Public

Identifier

RDS-2022-0030