Ground preparation in afforestation
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published 19/11/2008
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Summary
Ground preparation is defined as the set of preliminary operations on soil that are required for effective establishment of tree seedlings. The main objective of ground preparation is to assure access to nutrients, air, and water for the seedlings to be planted. Ground preparation is more focused in soil treatment for plant establishment, considering the simple meaning of ground as ‘solid surface of the earth’ or ‘the upper soil.’ Site preparation may be understood as a wider concept referring to a modification of the surrounding environment for plant establishment. In this sense, site preparation may include operations prior to ground preparation. Thus, site preparation includes clearing, soil cultivation, and also protection operations, such as management of pre-existing vegetation especially weeds, fencing and other animal control systems, protection of plants against frost and wind, etc.
Table of Contents
- Introduction.
- Clearing.
- Land reclamation.
- Compaction.
- Cultivation.
- Disking.
- Ripping.
- Mound plowing.
- Drainage.
- Water harvesting.
- Conclusion.
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