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Re: Oak barren?

I'm restoring a savanna and glade in SW MO also. I've got about 14 out about 80 acres done so far. A little cutting was done 3 yr. ago but most the last 2 winters. I also burned the 14 acres last March. I'd certainly suggest cutting the smaller trees, spraying the stumps [tordon rtu is good for a smaller area], and then burning 2  or more mo. later. I'm amazed at the great number of grasses and forbs that I'm seeing in what was before bare ground except for leaves under tightly packed stunted trees. There aren't too many of us doing this in SW MO so please keep in touch. I've got a lot more questions than answers but I'm very happy with the results so far.  Wayne Morton

 

  slenhart@texas.net wrote:

Hi folks, I'm trying to determine what qualifies as an "oak barren" or "oak
savanna". For instance, in SW Missouri I've got a low area, possibly 1/4 acre,
in a sand/shale rolling pasture. An immense black oak (pre-settlement??)
anchors the site, surrounded by various cherry, dogwood, hackberry, osage
orange, elm, and other trees. Within this "grove", there is very little
undergrowth, just leaves and occasional wild rye. One end of the low area is
always wet - standing water. The surrounding acrage is destined for conversion
from fescue to prairie.

How would you recommend handling this area? At least one source suggested
cutting the smaller trees, and burning through the grove to see what showed
up. Another suggested cutting everything and planting through.

Thanks for any
suggestions.

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