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Wildland Tree Planter Does King-Size Job

A mechanical tree planter which will plant stock of various sizes under the most adverse conditions is illustrated and described in this article. This planter was designed, built, and improved over a 25-year period by the author. Note how the design of each component of the machine contributes to the success of the complete operation.


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Author(s): Norbert Noecker

Publication: Tree Planters' Notes - Volume 24, Number 3 (1973)

Volume: 24

Number: 3