1. Lesson 4 – Planting Techniques and Evaluation
Forest Science I
Unit 6 – Reforestation
Original by Jonathan H. Stribling
December 3, 2001
Modified by Georgia Agriculture Education Curriculum Office
July 2004

2. Seedling Survival is largely Dependent Upon
Planting time
Quality Seedlings
Seedling Storage
Technique
Environmental Conditions

3. Planting Techniques Hand Planting Tools Dibble Hoedad
An Experienced Planter may Plant 1000 seedlings per day by hand

4. Planting Techniques Machine Planting
One crew machine planting may plant ,000 seedlings per day

5. Avoid Planting
In Extremely Dry Soils because the seedlings will lack moisture
In Extremely Wet Soils because the seedlings will lack oxygen

6. Optimum Planting Conditions
35-60 degrees F
Relative Humidity greater than 40%
Wind Speeds less than 10 .mph