Monticello Thinning and Pruning Study

Monticello Thinning and Pruning Study
Long-term observations of a loblolly pine stand planted in 1958-1959

Figure 1. Plot 41 in August of 1999

Contributions to site maintenance have been made by:

Acknowlegements

This study was initiated by the Forest Service researcher Dr. James D. Burton, who in

1969-1970 established 40 permanent plots in a typical 12-year-old loblolly pine plantation.

Since 1981, the study has been continued by the School of Forest Resources of the

University of Arkansas at Monticello. A succession of research specialists-Kevin Dobelbower,

Daniel Leduc, Suzanne Wiley, Vadim Shvets, Yujia Zhang, Curtis VanderSchaaf, Ralph Meeker,

and presently John Stephens-have done a wonderful job of measuring and maintaining the plots.

During this period the Georgia Pacific company, presently Plum Creek, provided, in addition

to the land, much help in maintaining the plots.

Webpage constructed in March of 2000.

Last updated April 28, 2006.

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