Hardwood planting in southern Ontario

Abstract

Successful hardwood afforestation is possible provided the following conditions can be met: (1) a deep, moist but well-drained soil; (2) intensive site preparation, preferably plowing and disking of the total plantation area; (3) careful planting of healthy, sturdy planting stock; (4) effective weed control for at least the first two and preferably three years after planting; and (5) control of rabbits and mice.

Parent Publication

• Proceedings of the symposium on intensive culture of northern forest types

Citation

von Althen, F. W. 1977. Hardwood planting in southern Ontario. Gen. Tech. Rep. NE-29. Upper Darby, PA: U. S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Northeastern Forest Experiment Station. 101-109