Historical Perspectives Influencing the Establishment and Sustainability of Upland Oak Forests
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INTRODUCTION This manuscript is a synthesis of major ideas presented at the Upland Oak Ecology Symposium held October 7–10, 2002, in Fayetteville, AR. More than 350 managers, scientists, landowners, and others gathered to discuss problems and opportunities common to upland oak (Quercus spp.) forests, focusing mainly on forests of the Interior Highlands. However, much of the information contained is applicable to upland oak forests in general. This paper highlights common threads among symposium papers and incorporates additional supporting information to help link the full range of ideas presented.
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تاریخ انتشار 2004