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Fall Planting in Northern California

Fall planting has become an important part of Roseburg Resources Company forest management program. The current program averages 300,000 seedlings planted in the fall. The majority of sites are high elevation units, which have a small planting window in the spring when enough moisture is available. However, early successes with fall planting have led us to look at other sites which may be suitable. In mediterranean climates, maximizing initial root growth and soil moisture will enhance seedling survival and growth dramatically. Company research has indicated as much as a 50% to 100% increase in stem volume 2 years after planting with fall versus spring planting on high elevation sites. The entire process of preparing for a fall plant is different than for in the spring.Seedling condition, site preparation, soil temperature, soil moisture, storage and transportation issues are all critical factors in determining the success of the fall plant.


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Author(s): Ed Fredrickson

Publication: National Nursery Proceedings - 2002

Event: Western Forest and Conservation Nursery Association and the Forest Nursery Association of British Columbia Meeting
2002 - Olympia, WA

Section: Western Forest and Conservation Nursery Association and the Forest Nursery Association of British Columbia