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This study evaluates various control plots in Taylor Woods, focusing on tree density, average diameter at breast height (dbh), and understory vegetation. We analyzed plots with varying basal area (BA) from 30 ft² to 150 ft², revealing significant differences in tree counts, crown closure, and understory herbaceous presence. For instance, the 150 ft² BA plot had over 400 trees/acre with an average dbh of 7 inches, while the 60 ft² BA plot showed good crown separation with a mean dbh of 14 inches. Herbaceous understory was noted as absent in high-density plots, highlighting ecological implications.
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Taylor Woods Plots 4/14/04
Control Plot 5800 trees/ac average dbh 2.5” void of understory
Control plot showing interlocking crowns-total crown closure
Taylor Woods, 120 ft² BA, note lack of herbaceous understory (30 lbs/ac), 240 trees per ac and average dbh is 9.5”
Crown closure on 80² ft BA plot, crown are separated but will close within 10yrs
60² ft BA plot with 85-90 trees per acre and average dbh 14”
30² ft BA plot with increase in herbaceous understory (300+ lbs/ac)