Marcus and Will pull from the literature to assess various management strategies across fire, silviculture, herbicide, and more, that can help turn your hardwoods into turkeys.

Resources:

Bogdziewicz, M., Crone, E. E., Steele, M. A., & Zwolak, R. (2017). Effects of nitrogen deposition on reproduction in a masting tree: benefits of higher seed production are trumped by negative biotic interactions. https://pdfhost.io/v/lZ1vJX~GJJ_Journ...

Dey, D. C., & Schweitzer, C. J. (2018). A review on the dynamics of prescribed fire, tree mortality, and injury in managing oak natural communities to minimize economic loss in North America. https://pdfhost.io/v/F8np3Lk2w_A_Revi...

FOOD PLOTS, FEED OR FIRE: THE REAL COSTS PER POUND OF DEER FORAGE. https://deerassociation.com/food-plot...

Lashley, M. A., McCord, J. M., Greenberg, C. H., & Harper, C. A. (2009). Masting characteristics of white oaks: Implications for management. https://pdfhost.io/v/VtDmX4LEF_Lashle...

Lashley, M. A., Harper, C. A., Bates, G. E., & Keyser, P. D. (2011). Forage availability for white‐tailed deer following silvicultural treatments in hardwood forests. https://pdfhost.io/v/arK7SiH6u_Forage...

Mann, D. P., Wiedenbeck, J. K., Dey, D. C., & Saunders, M. R. (2020). Evaluating economic impacts of prescribed fire in the Central Hardwood Region. https://pdfhost.io/v/BnGSgH~p9_Mann_e...

Marschall, J. M., Guyette, R. P., Stambaugh, M. C., & Stevenson, A. P. (2014). Fire damage effects on red oak timber product value. https://pdfhost.io/v/aktJbqt9i_Fire_d...

McDaniel, J. K., Alexander, H. D., Siegert, C. M., & Lashley, M. A. (2021). Shifting tree species composition of upland oak forests alters leaf litter structure, moisture, and flammability. https://pdfhost.io/v/SWquU48yq_Shifti...

Stanis, S., Wiedenbeck, J., & Saunders, M. R. (2019). Effect of prescribed fire on timber volume and grade in the Hoosier National Forest. https://pdfhost.io/v/xA69eEBfr_Stanis...

Turner, M. A., Gulsby, W. D., Harper, C. A., & Ditchkoff, S. S. (2020). Improving Coastal Plain Hardwoods for Deer and Turkeys with Canopy Reduction and Fire. https://pdfhost.io/v/k8B1FYaaB_Improv...

Turner, M. A., Gulsby, W. D., & Harper, C. A. (2021). Mixture of triclopyr and imazapyr more effective than triclopyr alone for hardwood forest stand improvement. https://pdfhost.io/v/~9970~lD2_Turner...

Wiedenbeck, J. K., & Schuler, T. M. (2014). Effects of prescribed fire on the wood quality and marketability of four hardwood species in the central Appalachian region. https://www.fs.usda.gov/nrs/pubs/gtr/...

Wolgast, L. J., & Stout, B. B. (1977). Effects of age, stand density, and fertilizer application on bear oak reproduction. https://pdfhost.io/v/VnG8wlGKb_Effect...

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