Canadian Forest Service Publications
Effects of soil organic matter, moisture, shading and ash on white pine (Pinus strobus L.) seedling emergence. 1999. Herr, D.G.; Duchesne, L.C.; Reader, R.J. New Forests 18:219-230.
Year: 1999
Issued by: Great Lakes Forestry Centre
Catalog ID: 33798
Language: English
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Abstract
The effects of soil organic matter, soil moisture, shading and ash on white pine (Pinus strobus L.) emergence were investigated using soil monoliths in greenhouse experiments. White pine seedling emergence increased with soil organic matter removal, and levelled with the elimination of the litter and fermentation layes, where seedling emergence did not significantly increase further. Increased shade and soil moisture levels also improved seedling emergence whereas ash had no or little impact on white pine seedling emergence. The silvicultural implications of these findings are discussed with regard to white pine management.