ABSTRACT
Managing hardwood forests to promote oaks is not easy. Most hardwood forests contain many tree species with varying growth rates and requirements (Figure 12.1). The first step in developing a management plan for a particular forest stand is to evaluate the current stand and site conditions. This is important for several reasons, including (1) the current
Tree management categories ........................................................................ 175 Preferred and reserve growing stock ......................................................176 Cull stock .....................................................................................................176 Cutting stock ...............................................................................................176
Stocking level ...................................................................................................176 Woods walk ..................................................................................................... 178 Information on managing oaks .................................................................... 179 State and federal agencies ............................................................................. 179
