Planting hardwoods after pine harvest

[Garden_Gekko]

i have an area of my wood lot that is all pine trees, purposely planted in rows by a previous owner . The rest of the woods is hardwood. The pine tree stand is not doing well - lots of wind thrown, standing dead and dying trees.

I'd like to start removing sections of this stand and replant with seedling oaks, hickories and maple. Any special issues I need to consider? Any problem following pines with these species? (Eg, have the pines made the soil too acidic,etc?)

 

[Ted Jenkins]

Here in California I pull at least 200 to 300 Oak up every year on just a half acre. I wish you could have some. One particular Oak I have tried to remove three times, but keeps coming back. Thanks

 

[sgbotsford]

I've heard mixed reports about conifers and soil pH, some saying they make the soil acidic, others saying not. May be dependent on soil origins. Get a pH kit at your local garden centre, and check.

Probably worth your time to find out why the pine are failing. See if you have a local woodlot association. Or try your county extension agent.