Management of southern pine forests for cattle production (1984)Byrd, N. A., Lewis, C. E., & Pearson, H. A. (1984). Management of southern pine forests for cattle production. Forest Service Southern Region, General report R8-GR 4. Retrieved from http://nac.unl.edu/documents/silvopasture/R8GR4.pdf Longleaf-slash and loblolly-shortleaf pine types occur on over 63 million acres of southern pine forests. Overall, timber is the main crop on these lands, but through coordination of management practices, landowners also produce other products and benefits such as forage for livestock, wildlife, recreation opportunities, and water. Management expertise is needed to assure protection and enhancement of all resources in which the owner or manager and the public have interest. Several Federal and State agencies offer technical assistance and information, and in many localities consultants are also available to help plan and implement management programs. Successful cattle production requires that managers understand the production characteristics of forage, livestock, and timber. This booklet provides general information on forest land grazing and management of southern pine timber. It also includes advice on how to determine opportunities and coordinate management of forest and related resources for production of beef cattle on forested range
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