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Successful Reforestation: An Overview

Stephen Fitzgerald
EC 1498 | Revised April 2023, Reviewed 2023

Summary

Provides a brief overview of the steps involved in a typical reforestation operation. Covers mechanical, manual, and chemical methods of preparing the planting site. Discusses obtaining financial assistance for reforestation, purchasing suitable seedlings, understanding stock-types, handling seedlings, selecting planting spots, spacing, timing plantings, protecting seedlings from browse and sunscald, and maintaining the plantation.

About the authors

Stephen Fitzgerald
Professor (Emeritus)

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