ECONOMIC CONSIDERATIONS IN ESTABLISHING EUROPEAN ALDER IN HERBACEOUS COVER ON SURFACE-MINED LAND.

James M. Ringe, Donald H. Graves

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Abstract

A study to investigate the effects of eight herbicide treatments on the survival and height growth of European alder (Alnus glutinosa) seedlings established in herbaceous cover indicated a positive treatment effect, but very little difference between the herbicide treatments themselves. Since the costs of the herbicides varied considerably, similar results could be obtained using the different herbicides, but at substantially different costs. Biological data were combined with the economic data to derive a modified benefit/cost ratio. This ratio facilitates herbicide treatment choice by comparing the amount of added survival or growth obtained per dollar spent on herbicides.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationUniversity of Kentucky, Office of Engineering Services, (Bulletin) UKY BU
EditorsDonald H. Graves
Pages417-420
Number of pages4
StatePublished - 1985

Publication series

NameUniversity of Kentucky, Office of Engineering Services, (Bulletin) UKY BU
ISSN (Print)0270-6504

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Engineering

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