Graduate Research Assistant Purdue University Lafayette, Indiana, United States
Southern live oak is historically the dominant canopy species in maritime forests. For 2 years, we studied how mulch, fertilizer, and planting density impacted the growth of southern live oak seedlings and the growth of competing vegetation. Our results will lay the groundwork for restoration recommendations in maritime forests.
Learning Objectives:
Understand how planting density, fertilizer, and mulch impact the initial growth and
foliar nutrient content of southern live oak.
Evaluate how these treatments impact the percent ground cover of competing vegetation.
Provide management recommendations for restoration practitioners working in maritime forests.
