Events

Managing Understocked Stands: The Aftermath of Hurricane Katrina

Damage from Hurricanes Katrina and Rita left many forest stands understocked and needing restoration and/or rehabilitation. While many stands are so damaged they must be liquidated and regenerated artificially, partially damaged stands may be rehabilitated using traditional forest management methods such as group selection. Dr. Jim Guldin and Dr. Don Bragg from the Arkansas Forestry Sciences Laboratory of the USDA Forest Service have expertise in rehabilitation of storm damaged pine stands and have agreed to share their knowledge and experience with Mississippi foresters and land managers in this one-day workshop. Dr. John Hodges, noted hardwood silviculturist from Mississippi State University, provides us with recommendations on rehabilitating hardwood stands damaged by hurricanes. The workshop is technical and is recommended for professional foresters, especially forestry consultants and service foresters, as well as professional land managers. It is not suitable for landowners without thorough grounding in silviculture.