ABSTRACT

Abstract ..................................................................................................................254 Introduction ............................................................................................................254 The Present Study ..................................................................................................256 Forest Habitat Research Area-Treatments ........................................................... 258

Hypotheses ........................................................................................................260 Forest Habitat Research Area Outcomes ............................................................... 261

Tree Response-Basal Area and Canopy Cover ............................................... 261 Mast Trees ......................................................................................................... 262 Forage Production .............................................................................................265

Wildlife Response on FHRA .................................................................................268 PWMA Landscape Application .............................................................................269