Silviculture Can Reduce Losses from the Southern Pine Beetle

Southern Pine Beetle Handbook

United States Department of Agriculture, Combined Forest Pest Research and Development Program, Southern Pine Beetle Handbook, Agriculture Handbook No. 576 - Issued December 1980

Introduction

		Much of today's southern pine forest resulted from natural seeding and planting on abandoned agricultural lands from 1930 through 1950. Young stands grew rapidly with little or no tending. Insect problems developed and intensified as stands became crowded and vigor declined. Silviculture offers the most promising and long-lasting means of reversing this trend (fig. 1). This handbook describes the characteristics of stands that are highly susceptible to southern pine beetle (SPB) attack and recommends cultural treatments that land managers and owners might consider to reduce losses from this pest.
Figure 1. - Stands that are highly resistant to SPB attack should be a primary objective of management.

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