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