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TVA's Hardwood Tree Improvement Program

In the last two decades, tree planting has resulted in thousands of acres of thrifty pine plantations. These plantings have and will contribute to forest industry growth in the Tennessee Valley. However, the greatest potential for the long haul is restoration of quality hardwood forests on sites that will support them. To this end TVA has been concentrating its tree improvement efforts since 1963.


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Author(s): Kingsley A. Taft, Jr.

Publication: National Nursery Proceedings - 1966

Event: Southeastern Area Forest Nurserymen Conference
1966 - Hot Springs, AR