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Old 12-30-2008 | 02:40 PM
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Default RE: Do you agree with extent of Herd Reduction in Pa?

I have no doubt that you actually believe the "facts" you put forth but you haven't backed up hardly anything you've claimed on this forum.
The funny thing is BTB never backs up his opinions with facts. He accuses others of not posting facts or manipulating the data , but never produces the PGC data to back up his claims

Here is what one expert had to say about browse in a mature forest.
In mature woods, where ample woody browse doesn't exist, proper logging techniques can increase the amount of good deer food per acre. "Certainly, some type of timber-stand manipulation will stimulate understory browse production," notes Dr. Miller. "I'd suggest you contact a biologist from your state agency for the best techniques in your area. Perhaps even better, why not go out and experiment on your own?"

I've done that myself, and it can work. My favorite method is to employ a clear-cut/selective-cut hybrid in mature sections of woods.

The goal is to supplement the existing food sources, not replace one with another. Because of that, I'm always hesitant to remove mast trees unless they're in such abundance that they dominate the area.

In a typical scenario, removing all but mast-producing trees, desirable trees for seeding and selected ones for use as tree stands works well. To maintain diversity, I've found that areas of 5 to 10 acres are ideal. This approach creates pockets that allow for increased mast production and open the forest floor to sunlight. The increased sunlight spurs all sorts of new growth, ranging from grasses to berry vines to saplings. The result is a dramatic increase in forage production on a year-round basis.
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