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Developing a Tree Planting Project
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Establishment Steps
• Determine area to plant
• Determine appropriate species to plant
• Site prepare area & plant trees
• After planting maintenance
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Planting Projects
Hardwood or pine trees can be planted.
Due to cost, pine is preferred
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Site Prep Methods
Bush Hogging Scalping
Spot herbicideBroadcast herbicide
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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.
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Planting
• Machine planting – pine only
• Hand Planting – pine or hardwood
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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.
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Open Field in Pine
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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