Skilful lifting technique increases seedling survival

Abstract

Nursery lifting of pine seedlings may have considerable influence in survival of field plantings. A cooperative study in south Florida has demonstrated that lifting technique can be an important factor in getting good survival under adverse weather conditions. Unfortunately, damage done in lifting often is difficult to detect and usually is overlooked. Performance of machine lifters should be checked frequently to assure that seedlings are not being damaged in this operation.

Citation

Langdon, O. Gordon. 1954. Skilful lifting technique increases seedling survival. Southern Lumberman. December 15, 1954. 2 p.