Title: Clearcutting as a silvicultural system

Author: Godman, Richard M.

Year: 1992

Publication: In: Hutchinson, Jay G., ed. Northern hardwood notes. St. Paul, MN.: U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, Forest Service, North Central Forest Experiment Station. 2.06

Abstract: Clearcutting can be one of the most effective hardwood management systems in the Lake States-if an essential criterion is adhered to. That criterion is: Regeneration must be established-that is, 2 to 4 feet high before you clearcut, before the overstory can be removed.