Timber volumes of old Pennsylvania surface mine reclamation plantations /

Davidson, Walter H.

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“…Results suggest that the maximum periodic annual increment (PAI) for this forest stand is occurring between 25 and 35 years of age. Stand volumes estimated with this yield equation are similar to the white pine stand volumes reported by Davidson (1981) for plantings on mined lands in Pennyslvania. shows carbon volume content of a white pine forest stand at a given age for a class III site under low-intensity site preparation.…”

Section: White Pinesupporting

confidence: 71%

Restoring Sustainable Forests on Appalachian Mined Lands for Wood Products, Renewable Energy, Carbon Sequestration, and Other Ecosystem Services

Burger¹,

Galbraith²,

Fox³

et al. 2003

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The overall purpose of this project is to evaluate the biological and economic feasibility of restoring high-quality forests on mined land, and to measure carbon sequestration and wood production benefits that would be achieved from forest restoration procedures. In this quarterly report, we present a preliminary comparison of the carbon sequestration benefits for two forest types used to convert abandoned grasslands for carbon sequestration. Annual mixed hardwood benefits, based on total stand carbon volume present at the end of a given year, range from a minimum of $0/ton of carbon to a maximum of $5.26/ton of carbon (low prices). White pine benefits based on carbon volume range from a minimum of $0/ton of carbon to a maximum of $18.61/ton of carbon (high prices). The higher maximum white pine carbon payment can primarily be attributed to the fact that the shorter rotation means that payments for white pine carbon are being made on far less cumulative carbon tonnage than for that of the long-rotation hardwoods. Therefore, the payment per ton of white pine carbon needs to be higher than that of the hardwoods in order to render the conversion to white pine profitable by the end of a rotation. These carbon payments may seem appealingly low to the incentive provider. However, payments (not discounted) made over a full rotation may add up to approximately $17,493/ha for white pine (30-year rotation), and $18,820/ha for mixed hardwoods (60-year rotation). The literature suggests a range of carbon sequestration costs, from $0/ton of carbon to $120/ton of carbon, although the majority of studies suggest a cost below $50/ ton of carbon, with van Kooten et al. (2000) suggesting a cutoff cost of $20/ton of carbon sequestered. Thus, the ranges of carbon payments estimated for this study fall well within the ranges of carbon sequestration costs estimated in previous studies.4

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Section: White Pinesupporting

confidence: 71%

Restoring Sustainable Forests on Appalachian Mined Lands for Wood Products, Renewable Energy, Carbon Sequestration, and Other Ecosystem Services

Burger¹,

Galbraith²,

Fox³

et al. 2003

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“…The mean A horizon thiCkness for all sample points was 2.3 cm. Davidson (1981) studied soil development on 45-to 60-year-old surface mines in Pennsylvania. He found A and B horizon mean thicknesses of 5.3 cm and 21.2 cm developed under pine and s~ruce plantations that were being invaded by hardwoods.…”

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Soil Development Under 22-Year-Old Mixed Hardwood, Pine, and Black Locust Plantations on a Surface Mine

Wade¹,

Halverson²

1988

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Abstract.--A study of soil development under three forest vegetation types showed development of O, A, and B horizons after 22 years. 0 horizon thickness was significantly greates.t under pine (3. 5 cm) and least under mixed hardwoods (2.4 cm). 0 horizon concentrations of N, P, Ca, Mg, Cu, Zn, Si, and Ni had significant differences attributable to vegetation type. A horizon development was quite variable with a mean thickness of 2.3 cm. There were significant differences between the A and B horizons for organic matter content, conductivity, exchangeable acidity, and concentrations of available N, P, K, Ca, Mg, Mn, Cu, Zn, B, Na, Pb, Ti, and Cr. The differences for A and B horizons were not significant for pH, Fe, Si, Al, exchangeable Al, Co, or Ni. There were significant differences among vegetation types for the ratio of A to B horizon means for pH, exchangeable acidity, conductivity, N, Zn, B, Na, and Ni.

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“…Davidson (1981) reported 22 plantations ranging from 3 to 13 acres, .with a total of 180 acres, had been established between 1919 and 1938. Minesoil profiles from these plantations showed distinct soil horizon development.…”

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Effects of Tree Species on Soil Development and Humus Composition in Minesoils

Gentry¹,

Wade²,

Davidson³

1993

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Abstract. Morris Run, Pennsylvania minesoils were evaluated to determine the effects of tree species on soil development and humus composition. Thirty-six sampling points were established in 50 to 69-year-old white pine (Pinus strobus) and red pine (P. resinosa) plantations and areas where volunteer black cherry (Prunus serotina) was the dominant species. Morphological, physical, and chemical properties were observed in minesoil profiles. There were significant differences in development of litter layers, soil color, horizon development and thickness, organic matter (OM) accumulation and composition, pH, and conductivity. Development of the Al horizon was the same under all overstory types, but there were three times as many A2 horizons developed under white pine and red pine than under black cherry. More OM accumulated in the A horizon under white pine, and the B horizon of black cherry minesoil had higher OM content than either of the pine soils. More humic acid occurred under white pine but more fulvic acid developed under black cherry. Overall,. the A horizon of the minesoil was more acid and contained more soluble salt than the B horizon. These data show the development of the Morris Run minesoils has been influenced by overstory species.

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Timber volumes of old Pennsylvania surface mine reclamation plantations /

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Restoring Sustainable Forests on Appalachian Mined Lands for Wood Products, Renewable Energy, Carbon Sequestration, and Other Ecosystem Services

Restoring Sustainable Forests on Appalachian Mined Lands for Wood Products, Renewable Energy, Carbon Sequestration, and Other Ecosystem Services

Soil Development Under 22-Year-Old Mixed Hardwood, Pine, and Black Locust Plantations on a Surface Mine

Effects of Tree Species on Soil Development and Humus Composition in Minesoils

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