Harvest specifications vary with ownership and/or
management goals, but stands are typically entered approximately
every 10–20 years and 1/4 to 1/3 of the basal area removed to leave
16–18 m
2
/ha (70–80 ft
2
/acre) residual basal area (e.g.,Schwartz et
al., 2005). Land ownership in the study area is divided between
State (42%), non-industrial private (38%), and private industrial
(20%) owners.