Re-Assembly of the Longleaf Pine Ecosystem: Effects of Groundcover Seeding on Understory Community, Fire Behavior and Soil Properties

Re-Assembly of the Longleaf Pine Ecosystem: Effects of Groundcover Seeding on Understory Community, Fire Behavior and Soil Properties

Planting native groundcover is often recommended to restore the understory of longleaf pine stands in the southeastern United States, but the effectiveness of such restoration activities remains poorly evaluated. We conducted a study in 25-year-old longleaf pine plantation stands in Georgia, USA, to...

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Main Authors: Benju Baniya, Seth W. Bigelow, Ajay Sharma, Scott Taylor, Jason G. Vogel, Steven T. Brantley
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-03-01
Series:Forests
Subjects:
<i>Pinus palustris</i> Mill
forest restoration
groundcover
southern pine
diversity
prescribed fire
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1999-4907/13/4/519

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