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Site Index for Red Oak Compiled to Classify the Harvard Forest Soils

• HF-ID: HF1949-12
• Category: Research Files
• Creator: Hoisington, R.E., Carr, J.A.
• Date: 1949
• Location: Harvard Forest
• Media: Paper
• Contents:
  • Report, photo copy of report, graphs, field data sheets and notes. 1 File Folder. 8.5 inches x 11 inches, 19 inches x 20 inches, 8 inches x 12 3/4 inches, 16 3/4 inches x 20 inches.

• Keywords: silviculture, soil
• Abstract:
  • This study of the growth of Red Oak on various soil types is an attempt to group the soils into a practical classification for forestry use. This species was chosen as it is found in great abundance and on most parts of the Harvard Forest regardless of apparent site conditions.
  • Prospect Hill Compartments 3, 5, 6, 7, and 8 were sampled.
  • Slab City Compartment 10 was sampled.
  • Tom Swamp Compartments 1, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8 were sampled.

• Archives Location: Middle Room, stack 4, drawer 5
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