58 THE SEED TREE METHOD 



Eventually the seed tree method should find frequent and 

 successful use in forest regions where climate favors natural 

 reproduction. In regions where natural reproduction is seri- 

 ously handicapped by adverse climatic and site factors the 

 seed tree method with its scanty seed supply and exposure of 

 the site is out of place. Several of the southern pines, in- 

 cluding loblolly, shortleaf and slash pines, should be easily 

 reproduced by this method. Among the broadleaf trees, cot- 

 tonwood, in some cases, can be managed by leaving seed 

 trees. 



Since the seed tree method can be applied with only one 

 cutting which removes nearly all the timber it may find use 

 where methods requiring more cuttings are too expensive. 



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1. WILLIS, C. P., and HOFMAN, J. V. A Study of Douglas Fir Seed. Pro- 

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 of the American Genetic Association), Vol. VIII, pp. 483-492. 



2. PEARSON, G. A. The Influence of Age and Condition of the Tree upon 

 Seed Production in Western Yellow Pine. Circular 196, Forest Service, 

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3. WILLIAMSON, A. W. Cotton wood in the Mississippi Valley. Bulletin 

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4. KENETY, W. H. Report of Cloquet Forest Experiment Station. Bulle- 

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6. FROTHINGHAM, E. H. White Pine under Forest Management, Bulletin 

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HOWE, C. D. Address delivered before B. C. Forest Club. Proceedings of 

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