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Advances in Site Preparation

Site preparation activities allow land managers to achieve diverse reforestation goals by eliminating or reducing problems such as planting constraints and vegetation competition. Methods such as mechanical treatments, burning and forest herbicide application can be used singly or in combination to achieve seedling survival and growth objectives.


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Author(s): Bruce R. Kelpsas

Publication: Advances and Challenges in Forest Regeneration