Ecosystem Based Management Of Bottomland Hardwoods
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Ecosystem Based Management of Bottomland Hardwoods
Which Feature are the Characteristics of a Bottomland Hardwood Forest?
- Floodplain Forest Definition
- Does it have to be in a floodplain?
- Bottomland Hardwood Wetlands
- How often must it flood?
- Are they always wetlands?
- Floodplain Forest Characteristics
- What makes them special?
- Bottomland hardwood forest animals and plant species
- Are bottomland hardwood forests increasing or decreasing?
How Can We Set Management Objectives and Create a Forest Management Plan?
- Experience in working with landowners who want multiple resource management.
- Maximum income to maximum income to maximum wildlife habitat continuum
- What can we do in an unmanaged stand to bring it into active management?
- Who should be on our management team?
What are some pitfalls to watch out for?
How do we choose what type of regeneration method is “best”?
- Even aged/uneven aged/etc.
What are some Frequently Asked Questions or Misconceptions you see from Landowners?
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