Growing reforestation conifer stock: Utilizing peat/sawdust medium

Janice K. Schaefer

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Growing reforestation conifer stock: Utilizing peat/sawdust medium

Informally Refereed

Authors:

Janice K. Schaefer

Year:

2009

Type:

Proceedings

Station:

Rocky Mountain Research Station

Source:

In: Dumroese, R. K.; Riley, L. E., tech. coords. National Proceedings: Forest and Conservation Nursery Associations-2008. Proc. RMRS-P-58. Fort Collins, CO: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Rocky Mountain Research Station. p. 35-36

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Abstract

Western Forest Systems, Incorporated (WFS) (Lewiston, ID) has been utilizing a peat/sawdust blended mix as our growing medium for the past 10 years. Our decision to change from a peat/vermiculite blend to a peat/Douglas-fir (Pseudotsuga menziesii) sawdust blend involved worker health and safety issues, seedling culture, seedling production, and economic impact.

Parent Publication

National Proceedings: Forest and Conservation Nursery Associations-2008

Keywords

container seedlings, alternative growing media

Citation

Schaefer, Janice K. 2009. Growing reforestation conifer stock: Utilizing peat/sawdust medium. In: Dumroese, R. K.; Riley, L. E., tech. coords. National Proceedings: Forest and Conservation Nursery Associations-2008. Proc. RMRS-P-58. Fort Collins, CO: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Rocky Mountain Research Station. p. 35-36