David A. Marquis
Published: 1969
Total Pages: 56
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S2The purpose of this paper is to provide a practical guide to the management of paper birch stands for timber production. Both the establishment of new stands and the culture of existing stands are covered. Background information on paper birch silvics, silviculture, and management is followed with a set of prescriptions describing specific treatments to be applied for a range of stand conditions and management objectives. A limited amount of information is also provided on the management of paper birch stands for aesthetic and other purposes (fig 1).S3.