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What it is
Establishing woody plants in non-forested areas by planting seedlings, container/potted plants, cuttings or by direct seeding.
How it helps
- Woody plants can be established for forest products.
- Provide erosion control.
- Produce woody biomass for energy.
- Improve energy conservation and beautification.
- Improve water quality through uptake of soil and water borne chemicals and nutrients.
- Beautify an area (aesthetics).
- Protect a watershed.
- Improve air quality.
- Provide wildlife habitat.
- Control snow drifting.
- Store carbon in biomass.
Planning ahead
- What is the goal of your tree/shrub planting?
- Will plantings be protected from wildlife damage?
- Will you need access lanes?
- Will pesticide drift from cropland adversely affect plants?
Tech Notes
- Follow state and local regulations for locating plants adjacent to roadways; avoid creating blind corners and intersections.
- Choose species adapted to soil-site conditions.
- Planting date and care in handling should ensure an acceptable rate of survival.
- Only use viable, high quality and adapted planting stock or seed.
- Prepare planting site to establish and grow selected species.
- Choose the planting method appropriate for existing site conditions and species capabilities.
- Timing and equipment should be appropriate for the site and soil conditions.
- Keep the planting protected from adverse impacts such as livestock and wildlife damage and fire.
Maintenance
- Control competing vegetation until the wood plants are established.
- Check for insect and disease damage regularly.
- Maintain firebreaks around all plantings, as needed.
- Replant as needed.
- The use of irrigation, mulching, geo-textile mats, tree shelters, and tree shades may be needed.
Iowa Practice Standard
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