the effects of mechanical site preparation, unscarified and refill land types on the growth and establishment of planted seedlings
abstract
this study examines the effects of different site types
of tree planting blocks on the growth and establishment of
planted seedlings within the black spruce forest, north of
thunder bay, ontario. measurements of planted seedlings'
root collar diameter (mm) and height (cm) from planted
blocks spanning from the years in which planted from
2019 to 2022. including different analyses of the data
helps depict which site type provides the improved site
conditions for seedling growth. the different block types
included in this study were msp trenching and mounding,
un-scarified, refill and slash pile burns. overall, unscarified planted seedlings provided on par if not better
results than the competing block types within the black
spruce forest. this data will help provide insight on
planning for foresters of the black spruce forest, whether
to msp or leave un-scarified. un-scarified is preferred by
planters, also is economically and environmentally
beneficial and helps save time on implementing the tree
plant for intended blocks.
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