Assignments
Now that we have covered a wide array of silvicultural treatments, let's put it all together and look more at silvicultural systems as a whole. Recall that silviculture is the theory and practice of controlling forest establishment, composition (including species composition and age structure), and growth to meet management objectives throughout the life of a stand. Likewise, also recall that when we talk about prescribing silvicultural treatments, a silvicultural system refers to the program of all silvicultural treatments during the entire life of a stand. Core to silviculture is the idea of sustainably managing a forest across rotations, such that each cohort of trees is replaced by another in perpetuity. The collection of treatments used to achieve this goal is called a silvicultural system.
Watch the following videos describing longleaf pine management at Ichauway and write a one-to two page, single-spaced essay describing the silvicultural system. In your essay, describe the silvicultural system used to restore and manage longleaf pine at Ichauway. Ensure your essay includes a description of all of the following: (1) silvicultural objectives, (2) regeneration methods, (3) intermediate treatments, and (4) any other silvicultural treatments aimed at managing the forest. Your essay should include a standard introduction, body, and conclusion. (I Attached two files that could help, but videos below are more important)