SYNTHESIS Shaping the future of plantation forestry: Summary Report for 2000-2005 - pdf (710 kb) 5 year summary of FNC Activities Forest Fertilization in Southern Pine Plantations - pdf (238 kb) published in Better Crops/Vol. 90 (2006 No. 3) The FNC’s Decision Support System (DSS) provides our members with an expert system that models the effects of site conditions, site preparation, and first year silvicultural treatments on plantation survival and growth. Forest Management ApplicationsForest Productivity and Nutrient Management Concepts 1. Opportunities to Increase Production and Value 2. Productivity – Leaf Area Concepts 3. Resource Limitations Reduce Productivity 4. Why Are Nutrient Limitations So Common? Fertilization Practices in Southern Pine Plantations 5. Response to Fertilizers and Current Practices 6. Fertilization in Young Stands 7. Fertilization in Intermediate-Aged Stands 8. Interactions Among Silvicultural Treatments 9. Future Opportunities 10. References Cited
Forest Productivity and Nutrient Management Concepts 1. Opportunities to Increase Production and Value 2. Productivity – Leaf Area Concepts 3. Resource Limitations Reduce Productivity 4. Why Are Nutrient Limitations So Common?
Fertilization Practices in Southern Pine Plantations 5. Response to Fertilizers and Current Practices 6. Fertilization in Young Stands 7. Fertilization in Intermediate-Aged Stands 8. Interactions Among Silvicultural Treatments 9. Future Opportunities
10. References Cited
