An ecological characterization of Coastal An ecological characterization of Coastal Maine (north and east of Cape Elizabeth) ecologicalcharac03usfi Year: 1980 Chapter 19 Commercially Important Forest Types Author: David Canavera Trees occur in abundance on virtually all of the terrestrial habitats in the characterization area. They are present on all types of terrestrial habitat, from open pine barrens to urban centers and provide suitable habitat for many plant and animal communities. Due to diverse habitat and reproductive requirements, trees of the coastal zones, (a term that will be use
An ecological characterization of Coastal An ecological characterization of Coastal Maine (north and east of Cape Elizabeth) ecologicalcharac03usfi Year: 1980 Chapter 19 Commercially Important Forest Types Author: David Canavera Trees occur in abundance on virtually all of the terrestrial habitats in the characterization area. They are present on all types of terrestrial habitat, from open pine barrens to urban centers and provide suitable habitat for many plant and animal communities. Due to diverse habitat and reproductive requirements, trees of the coastal zones, (a term that will be used synonymously with 'characterization area' here) evolved unique adaptive mechanisms to help guarantee their survival (, closed cones in jack pine that open and disperse seeds after fire). Trees have direct economic importance to people. Collectively, the 43 tree species (table 19-1) found in the region are its most important commercial plant crop (see also chapter 9, 'The Forest System'). Examples of wood- product industries supplied with raw materials from the coastal zone include: pulp and paper, lumber, veneer, turnings (including lobster traps, pallet stock, and box boards), slack cooperage, fencing, shingles, Christmas trees, wreaths and greens, spruce gum, salad bowls, paddles, bowling pins, log cabins, maple syrup and firewood (Ferguson and Kingsley 1972). People have influenced the number and diversity of tree species in the coastal zone by altering habitat conditions (through agriculture, construction, logging, soil moisture drainage, and fire among others) and by harvesting some species (, eastern white pine, red spruce, and paper birch) in greater quantity than others. This chapter is designed to familiarize the reader with the commercial forests and common tree species of the coastal zone and to discuss current forestry practices within this region. Emphasis is placed on the impacts (silvicultural and environmental) of these practices. The term forest type
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