Subject: Re: trees

From: [email-masked] (Deryck N. Robertson)
Date: Thu, 6 Jun 1996 23:38:56 GMT

In article <[email-masked]>, [email-masked] (Mandy Garcia) writes:
>Hi, we our a couple of Mt. Shasta High School Students doing a Biology
>report.  We are looking for research/information on trees.  Our reports
>have to do with planting, thinning and spacing of trees per acre in a
>forest.  How does thinning effect a trees growth?  My report is based
>mainly on Pondarosa Pines. And, How does spacing effect a trees growth? 
>If you could send us some information we would really appreciate it. 
>Thanks a lot.  
>Kami Gray 
>Mandy Garcia

Here's a starting point for you both...it's AFFECT not effect!  Secondly,
thinning encourages secondary growth, that is, girth.  Cut-overs are usually
seeded (or planted) at 2500 trees per hectare then thinned.  Get in touch with
your local forestry office for much more information.