Describe the location:
This trial includes nine (9) stands within the Lakewood/Laona Ranger District, Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest; Oconto County, T32N R17E, Sections 34, 35
Additional information about stand origin:
Years of origin varied somewhat for the 9 stands from 1918 to 1935; post cutover stands
Brief silvicultural objective:
Promote mixed oak-pine stands for quality sawtimber and wildlife habitat associated with the Northern Dry-Mesic Forest natural community. Test various mechanical scarification techniques to create favorable seedbeds and increase oak and white pine regeneration.
Soils:
Menahga sand, Keweenaw loamy fine sand