Forest Resources of the United States, 2007

Abstract

Victor worked as a research forester analyzing and interpreting FIA data. He was one of the pioneers in efforts to incorporate and study the nonforest issues in forest resource assessments across the Southern United States. His accomplishments were far-reaching and included substantial contributions in the areas of landscape ecology, fragmentation, invasive species, and human impacts on forest systems. Other interests included estimation of regional accessibility, aesthetics, forest community types, old growth, recreation opportunities, and wildlife habitats. His publications included contributions in more than 50 Government reports, books, proceedings, and scientific journals. He demonstrated genuine curiosity for and love of forest resources in the Southern United States, and sought to better the program for which he worked through a spirit of enthusiasm, cooperation, and collaboration that will be sorely missed.

Perpetual private land conservation: the case for outdoor recreation and functional leisure

“…Indiana was 85-93% forested prior to European settlement in the early 19th century (Jackson 2004, Smith et al 2004. By 1920, because of the harvesting and exportation of its valued hardwood timber, Indiana had reduced its canopy cover to approximately 6% (Nelson 1998).…”

National Woodland Owner Survey: family forest ownerships with 1 to 9 acres, 2011-2013.

“…Full assessments are completed every decade with updates done at intervening 5-year intervals. The main 2010 RPA Assessment report for forest resources is Smith et al (2009) and the accompanying NWOS report is Butler (2008). The main forest resource report for the update to the 2010 RPA Assessment is Oswalt et al (2014), and this report is part of the NWOS contribution to the update.…”

Loss of aboveground forest biomass and landscape biomass variability in Missouri, US

“…Nonetheless, a variety of fire-sensitive tree species established that are more competitive than oaks and pines without fire. Furthermore, previously distinctive forest ecosystem types with spatial variation in structure before Euro-American settlement have become more uniform in structure, as current forests reflect the cumulative effects of frequent tree cutting for various land uses (Birdsey and Lewis, 2003;Masek et al, 2008;Smith et al, 2009).…”