September 20, 2025

Growth of Spruce and Fir in Northern New Hampshire

Key Points

High productive capacity for softwood was discovered, indicating potential for sustainable management.
Increment borings conducted during 1937 highlighted the growth patterns of spruce and fir trees.
The study covers timberland logged fifty and twenty years prior, providing valuable historical context.
A preliminary management plan can be formulated based on the findings over the 200,000 acres of land.

Abstract

Abstract During July and August 1937, in connection with a reconnaissance survey of the extensive timberland ownings of the St. Regis Paper Company in Coos County, N. H., opportunity was afforded to make increment borings on spruce and fir in the areas logged fifty years ago by the Van Dykes and twenty years ago by the Connecticut Valley Lumber Company. The results of the calculations show high productive capacity for softwood and give a preliminary basis for a management plan for the 200,000 acres involved.

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Cite This Study

A. B. Recknagel (Wed,) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68d4765531b076d99fa6ec61 https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1093/jof/35.12.1148

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