Methods of managing timberland

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2007-03-26

2008-08-19

Novosad, Christopher J. (Department: 3641)

Planting

Plant setting

C111S200000, C111S900000, C111S906000, C111S923000

Reexamination Certificate

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07412932

ABSTRACT:
A method of managing timberland generally includes planting a first tree crop in first and second rows each having tree spacing between adjacent trees and a first row spacing between the first and second rows. The method further includes planting a first planting of a first energy crop in the first row spacing. The method further includes planting a second tree crop in a third row having tree spacing between adjacent trees and a second row spacing between the second and third rows, wherein the second row spacing is different from the first row spacing. The method further includes planting a first planting of a second energy crop in the second row spacing.

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