No. 143 Site Prep vs. Release for Woody Competition Control in Loblolly Pine: 15-Year Results
September 14, 2022 - Report provides age 15 results from a study of the effects on loblolly pine growth of seven herbicide alternatives for hardwood competition control (all with and without an additional year one herbaceous weed control treatment). After 15 years, pine productivity increased by 70% with the best site prep treatment compared to 40% with a second-year release.