| Abstract: | Reforestation of bottomland hardwoods on lands managed for wildlife or timber production has historically emphasized planting heavy-seeded oaks (Quercus spp.). Although techniques have been developed for successful oak establishment, these plantings often require 5 or more years before establishing a 3-dimensional forest structure. We suggest that lands planted to fast-growing early-successional species, in combination with oaks, provide: (1) more expedient benefits to Neotropical migratory birds; (2) greater forest diversity; (3) more rapid economic return to landowners; and (4) enhanced public relations. Under good growing conditions, and with effective weed control, some fast-growing species can develop a substantial 3-dimensional forest structure in as few as 2 or 3 years. Forest-breeding Neotropical migratory birds use stands planted with early successional species several years before sites planted solely with oaks. Where desirable, succession to forests with a high proportion of oak species can be achieved on sites initially planted with fast-growing species through silvicultural management. |
| Genre: | Article |
| ProdID: | 5223449 |
| Citation Author: | Twedt, D.J.; Portwood, J. |
| Citation Contributing Office: | Patuxent Wildlife Research Center |
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| Citation Language: | English |
| Citation Larger Work Title: | Wildlife Society Bulletin |
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| Citation Phsyical Description: | 647-652 |
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| Citation Publisher: | U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service |
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| Citation Search Results Text: | Bottomland hardwood reforestation for neotropical migratory birds: are we missing the forest for the trees?; 1997; Article; Journal; Wildlife Society Bulletin; Twedt, D.J.; Portwood, J. |
| Citation Start Page: | 647 |
| Citation Volume: | 25 |
| Citation Year: | 1997 |
| Type: | citation/reference |
| Text: | Bottomland hardwood reforestation for neotropical migratory birds: are we missing the forest for the trees?; 1997; Article; Journal; Wildlife Society Bulletin; Twedt, D.J.; Portwood, J. |
| URL (THUMBNAIL): | http://pubs.er.usgs.gov/thumbnails/outside_thumb.jpg |
| URL (DOCUMENT): | http://www.jstor.org/stable/3783514 |
| Date Other: | Wed, 16 Jun 2010 12:18 -0500 |
| Publisher: | U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service |
