The Ecology and Management
of Atlantic White-Cedar
(Chamaecyparis thyoides)
Ecosystems

A Symposium to be held on June 9, 10, and 11, 2009 at the City Hotel and Bistro in Greenville, North Carolina

Full Day Field Trip June 10, 2009

An exciting and informative field trip is planned for 2009. We will explore several AWC stands in southeastern NC that have been artificially and naturally regenerated. Along the way will visit a forest seedling nursery and see how they propagate AWC for reforestation projects. Here’s a snapshot of the three sites scheduled.

Stop 1. The NC Division of Forest Resources, Forest Nursery plans to propagate from seed over 500,000 Atlantic White –Cedar seedlings. We will tour this facility to see their production line, discuss cultural practices, seed cleaning techniques, and visit a seed production orchard. (1.5 hours)

Stop 2. Johnsontown Mill Pond and the adjacent Pappy Tatum Mill pond are example of Carolina Bays with natural regenerated Atlantic White-Cedar stands. This unique landform is found only in southeastern North Carolina. We will be able to walk into both mature and young stands of Atlantic White-Cedar and discuss the origins and ecosystem of a Carolina bay. (0.75 hours)

Stop 3. The Broadwell Tract is the largest reforestation effort in North Carolina. Since 2000 Don Broadwell and his land manager have artificially regenerated over 700 acres to Atlantic White-Cedar.  He will share his recipe for success as we visit several stands on his property. Stops will include a site preparation demonstration, a 3-year old plantation in a Carolina bay, and a 9-year old planting in a sand hill seep. This beautiful property has a large duck pond, longleaf pine forests, and lots of wildlife to see. (1.5 hours)

(Picnic lunch will be provided just prior to Stop 3. Indoor facility is available if weather is poor.)

(field trip information revised 3/29/2009)