A handbook for forest vegetation management in recreation and historic parks

Helm AC and Johnson JE. 1993. A handbook for forest vegetation management in recreation and historic parks. Cooperative Agreement 4000-9-8014. Department of Forestry, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. Blacksburg, VA

Discusses vegetation management for recreational and historical parks such as Richmond National Battlefield Park. Provides information on general forest ecology for parks in the Southeastern United States. Includes sections on managing healthy forests, non-native species, turf and meadows, vegetative screens and windbreaks, earthworks, scene restoration, agricultural use, erosion prevention, hazard fuels, long term monitoring, and timing of silvicultural practices.

Type
Published Report
Authors
Helm, Amy; Johnson, James
Date of Issue
1993-09
Publisher
Department of Forestry, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Units
RICH
Keywords
Forest, Interpretation, Management, Preservation, Recreation, Vegetation, Visual Resources

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