Common Pests of Oaks in Virginia – Common Pests and Diseases of Oak Trees
April 25, 2022 - Forestry topic information sheet discusses the most common pests and diseases affecting oak trees in Virginia.
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Crop Tree Release Improves Competitiveness of Northern Red Oak Growing in Association with Black Cherry
April 19, 2022 - In 1993, a crop tree study was established in a pole-sized stand consisting of black cherry (Prunus serotina Ehrh.) and northern red oak (Quercus rubra L.). Ten-year mean height growth of northern red oak exceeded that of released black cherry, but not that of unreleased black cherry crop trees. Crown expansion and diameter at breast height (dbh) growth also increased as a result of crop tree release for both species,... Read More
Effect of Thinning on Height and Diameter Growth of Oak and Yellow-Poplar Saplings
April 19, 2022 - Studying the response to thinning of a 7- to 9-year-old upland hardwood sapling stand, we found that height growth of yellow-poplar and oak trees was markedly reduced by heavy thinning. This suggests that stand density should be carefully controlled to achieve maximum benefit from thinnings in very young stands. By Rufus H. Allen, Jr. and David A. Marquis.
Intensity of Precommercial Crop-Tree Release Increases Diameter and Crown Growth in Upland Hardwoods
April 19, 2022 - In 1988, seven study areas were established in Connecticut to examine the effects of precommercial crop tree release on bole and crown growth. Relative to unreleased trees, 4-yr diameter growth of northern red oak increased by 86%, black/scarlet oak by 65%, red maple by 56%, and black birch by 52%. Release slowed height growth of dominant and codominant oaks for only the first 2 yr. In sapling stands with few... Read More
Silvicultural Best Management Practices Implementation Monitoring for Virginia – 2021
February 22, 2022 - Annual report on the implementation of BMP monitoring in Virginia, including the audit methods and results of audits over the course of a year.
Forestry Workforce Development – Working to Develop a Strong Workforce for the Future
February 17, 2022 - Forestry topic information sheet provides information about developing workforce training programs for forestry sectors throughout Virginia, position availability and how businesses can assist in meeting demand.
Impact of Planting Treatments on Eastern White Pine Seedling Survival and Growth at the Matthews State Forest in Grayson County, Virginia
February 10, 2022 - As part of an undergraduate research project, two Virginia Tech students collected data in a white pine seedling survival study to determine which planting treatments had the best survival and growth rates. The test plot was located on the Matthews State Forest in Grayson County, Virginia. This report summarizes the findings of this case study.
Tree Seedling and Understory Plant Presence in Deer Exclosures on the Matthews State Forest
February 10, 2022 - The purpose of this case study was to determine the impact of deer on the composition of the herbaceous and regeneration layer in two stands in the Matthews State Forest. This report summarizes the findings of this case study.
Timber Product Output and Use for Virginia, 2020
February 7, 2022 - Report summarizes timber product output and use for Virginia as a result of surveys completed. Produced in coordination with the USDA Forest Service.
Tax Tips for Forest Landowners for the 2021 Tax Year
January 12, 2022 - This USDA Forest Service publication provides tax tips intended to assist forest landowners and their tax advisors in preparing 2021 Federal income tax returns. It can also help plan for future years. This material is for information and educational use only and is not intended as financial, tax, or legal advice. Please consult with your tax advisor concerning your particular tax situation.