Site Preparation and Competition Control Guidelines for Hardwood Tree Plantings (36 pages)

Establishing a successful hardwood planting requires attention to several key elements, including proper species selection, seedling quality, proper planting technique, and short- and long-term control of competing vegetation . This publication addresses these aspects of successful hardwood plantation establishment and maintenance, with special emphasis on controlling competing vegetation . The latter is best achieved through the combined effects of proper tree density management, proper use of groundcovers and pro-active herbicide prescriptions.

Author(s):

Jeffrey W. Stringer
 Wayne Clatterbuck
 John Seifert

Published:

2010/08/01

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Categories:

  • Forest Management

Pub ID:

(For Internal Use)
SREF-FM-014