Reforestation - Dr. Jimmie Yeiser, UAM
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THANK YOU!
• Thank you AFA for inviting me to speak today.
• Thank you friends for the memories.
• Thank you students for the privilege of sharing the classroom for you.
New Reforestation Technology Trends for Improved Forest Health and Economic Impact
Dr. Jimmie YeiserUniversity of Arkansas at Monticello
Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs
October 2, 2013Arkansas Forestry Association
PURPOSE
• Consider your silviculture options
New Reforestation Technology Trends
• New– Familiar but never used– Different use for me– Totally new and never heard of before
• Reforestation– Genetics– Site preparation/amelioration– Competition control– Planting
• Technology– Application of scientific knowledge for practical purposes
• Trends– Implies change over time
Jimmie Yeiser * University of Arkansas at Monticello
DRIVING OUR TRENDS
• Demographics• Environmental quality• Demand for forest resources• Invasive species/exotics
Jimmie Yeiser * University of Arkansas at Monticello
TRENDS
• 1--Improved deployment strategies of genetic material for enhanced yield and forest health
• 2--Improved site quality for higher realized genetic performance
• 3--Improved integration of treatments for improved yield and forest health
CONCEPTUAL UMBRELLA
Phenotype=Genotype+Environment+Interactions
P=the physical appearance; what you seeG=genotype; genes the tree has; potential performanceE=environment; site quality; number of silviculture
treatments practiced; realization of the genetic potentialGxE=specific genetic and environment combinationsGxT1xT2=specific treatment combinations
Jimmie Yeiser * University of Arkansas at Monticello
INTERACTIONS
Female 1
Female 1
Female 2
Female 2
Growth Growth
Site 1 Site 2 Site 1 Site 2
Treatment 1
Treatment 2
Growth
Site 1 Site 2
Treatment 1
Treatment 2
Growth
Site 1 Site 2Jimmie Yeiser * University of Arkansas at Monticello
Height
High
Low HighMean Site Height
S LASE TX
N LAS AR
Jimmie Yeiser * University of Arkansas at Monticello
Seed Source by Environment Interaction
0 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 3.5 40
0.5
1
1.5
2
2.5
3
3.5
4
4.5
5
24-in Subsoiling
Linear Regression 24-in Subsoiling
Linear (24-in Subsoiling)
12-in Subsoiling
Linear Regression 12-in Subsoiling
Machine Planting
Linear Regression Machine Planting
Hand Planting
Linear Regression Hand Planting
Average Site DBH
Treatment DBH (IN)
F1igure 1. Linear regression of DBH for each treatment plotted over site mean DBH, for 21 upland sites. Treatments are as follows: 24-in subsoiling and hand plant, 12-in subsoiling and hand plant, machine plant only and flat hand plant only.
Responsive
ResponsivePossibly
Responsive
LOBLOLLY PINE YEAR 7
CONTAINERIZED SEEDLINGS
• Loblolly pine– Expansion of the
planting season– Perched water tables– Northern movement– Western movement– Interplant different
genetics
Jimmie Yeiser * University of Arkansas at Monticello
MACHINE PLANTING
• With supplements– Water– Fertilizer– Root starter– Insecticides
• Two row planters• Containerized seedlings
Jimmie Yeiser * University of Arkansas at Monticello
SITE AMELIORATIONRIPPING
• Loblolly pine– Upland, rocky sloping
sites– Facilitate planting for
increased production and survival
– Capture surface water
Jimmie Yeiser * University of Arkansas at Monticello
SITE AMELIORATIONBEDDING
• Loblolly pine– Poorly drained sites– Improved drainage for
increased survival and growth
Jimmie Yeiser * University of Arkansas at Monticello
SITE AMELIORATION Combination Plow
For sites with compaction and drainage.
Various treatments to perform their respective task
5n1 is the most sophisticated of which I am aware
Jimmie Yeiser * University of Arkansas at Monticello
SITE AMELIORATION
• Eco-till– Upland/transition sites with a pan and not needing
bedding. Less costly and site disturbance than a combination plow, harder to see the trench, drainage in low spots may be an issue.
• Unknown (Mulch Till)– Sites with deficient organic matter and needing tillage.
Reduced disturbance.
Jimmie Yeiser * University of Arkansas at Monticello
WEED CONTROL
• Still screening chemistries• Same chemistry• More timings of the
products developed for specific timings
Jimmie Yeiser * University of Arkansas at Monticello
Weed ControlGood Answers Lacking
Jimmie Yeiser * University of Arkansas at Monticello
ASSESSING OPTIONS
• Consider the new treatment contribution within the entire silvicultural system
• Harvest• Debris management• Tillage Genetics Yield• Weed control Planting stock• Nutrition Planting spacing• Thinning• Harvest
Jimmie Yeiser * University of Arkansas at Monticello
CLOSING• Thank you for the privilege of speaking with you
today.• I hope that something I said today will cause you
to reflect on your silvicultural program as it pertains to:
• Improved deployment strategies of genetic material for improved yield and health
• Improved site quality for higher realized genetic performance
• Improved integration of treatments for improved yield and health
Jimmie Yeiser * University of Arkansas at Monticello
THANK YOU
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