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Developing a Tree Planting Project
Establishment Steps
• Determine area to plant
• Determine appropriate species to plant
• Site prepare area & plant trees
• After planting maintenance
Planting Projects
Hardwood or pine trees can be planted.
Due to cost, pine is preferred
Site Prep Methods
Bush Hogging Scalping
Spot herbicideBroadcast herbicide
Site Preparation for Hardwoods
Tree shelters, root mats and nets are a must.
Spraying an approved herbicide around the root mat is an added benefit.
Planting
• Machine planting – pine only
• Hand Planting – pine or hardwood
After Planting Maintenance
• Keep livestock out of planted area.
• May need to bush-hog in order to minimize vole damage.
• Annually check the condition of the tree shelters.
Open Field in Pine
Questions
On site visit can be done by Nelson J. Shaw
VA Dept. of Forestry
Albemarle Office
900 Natural Resources Drive, Suite 800
Charlottesville, VA 22903
434-971-1526
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