scholarly journals Machine planting of Norway spruce by Bracke and Ecoplanter: an evaluation of soil preparation, planting method and seedling performance

Silva Fennica ◽  
2011 ◽  
Vol 45 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jaana Luoranen ◽  
Risto Rikala ◽  
Heikki Smolander
Keyword(s):  
Norway Spruce ◽  
Seedling Performance ◽  
Soil Preparation ◽  
Planting Method

scholarly journals The effect of planting, seeding and soil preparation on the regeneration success of Scots pine (Pinus sylvestris L.) on drained peatlands – 10-year results

2020 ◽  
Vol 72 (1) ◽  
pp. 91-106
Author(s):  
Jyrki Hytönen ◽  
Hannu Hökkä ◽  
Markku Saarinen
Keyword(s):  
Picea Abies ◽  
Pinus Sylvestris ◽  
Norway Spruce ◽  
Scots Pine ◽  
Alces Alces ◽  
Preparation Methods ◽  
Pine Seedlings ◽  
Soil Preparation ◽  
Pine Stands ◽  
Scots Pine Stands

AbstractWe studied the effect of regeneration (planting/seeding) and soil preparation methods (no soil preparation/scalping/mounding) on the regeneration success of Scots pine (Pinus sylvestris L.) on three drained peatland Scots pine stands in northern Finland. After ten years, planting and sowing showed no differences in the total number of Scots pine seedlings (one seedling per sowing spot accepted) with the exception of the Sievi experiment. Without soil preparation the total number of Scots pine seedlings was 350–600 per ha. Scalping increased the number of Scots pine seedlings to 550–900 per ha, with the exception of seeding at Sievi. In mounded plots, with the exception of seeded plots at the Sievi site, the number of planted or seeded seedlings was 1,325–2,350 per ha. The number of crop seedlings in all the experiments and for all the soil preparation treatments reached the target of 2,000 seedlings per ha if naturally regenerated Scots pine, Norway spruce (Picea abies (L.) H. Karst.) or birch (Betula spp.) seedlings were accepted as such. Moose (Alces alces L.) damage in Scots pine crop seedlings ranged from 4% in Sievi to 65% in Simo. The proportion of planted or seeded Scots pines of the crop seedlings was 23% in unprepared plots, 30% in scalped plots and 75% in mounded plots. Mounding increased the share of Scots pine seedlings in the overall crop seedlings. Planted seedlings were taller than seeded seedlings. Planting in mounds gave the best overall results in terms of the number of crop seedlings and their height ten years after the treatment.

scholarly journals Effect of soil preparation method on economic result of Norway spruce regeneration chain

Silva Fennica ◽  
2010 ◽  
Vol 44 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Karri Uotila ◽  
Juho Rantala ◽  
Timo Saksa ◽  
Pertti Harstela
Keyword(s):  
Norway Spruce ◽  
Preparation Method ◽  
Economic Result ◽  
Soil Preparation

scholarly journals Influence of spot mounding on height growth and tending of Norway spruce: case study in Latvia

2016 ◽  
Vol 65 (1) ◽  
pp. 24-33 ◽  
Author(s):  
Baiba Dzerina ◽  
Sigitas Girdziusas ◽  
Dagnija Lazdina ◽  
Andis Lazdins ◽  
Jurģis Jansons ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Norway Spruce ◽  
Preparation Method ◽  
Forest Type ◽  
Mineral Soil ◽  
Growing Season ◽  
Or Efficiency ◽  
Negative Effect ◽  
Soil Preparation ◽  
Positive Effect

Abstract Norway spruce is commonly regenerated by planting and disc trenching is by far the most widely used soil preparation method in Latvia; however, in specific site conditions other methods might be beneficial. Therefore aim of our study was to assess influence of spot mounding on early growth and tending of Norway spruce in hemiboreal forests. Spot mounding was compared with disc trenching or no soil preparation in central part of Latvia (57° N 24° E) in five different forest types, where two-year-old containerized Norway spruce seedlings were planted. Influence of soil preparation method on tending was assessed in the same region in two different sites in a single forest type on drained fertile mineral soil. Spot mounding had positive effect on the height increment of the dominant trees at the 6th to 8th growing season. Mean height of Norway spruce at the end of 8th growing season on mounds significantly exceeded that on unprepared soil: 179 ± 6.5 and 152 ± 6.2 cm, respectively. Similarly mean height on mounds was significantly larger than on furrows: 209 ± 3.9 and 154 ± 4.0 cm, respectively. Projective vegetation cover before the tending was significantly higher in spot-mounded, but after - in disc trenched sites. Networking time for brashsaw operators in spot-mounded (478 min/ha-1) and disc trenched (462 min/ha-1) sites was similar (p > 0.05). Overall, spot mounding ensured more suitable microenvironment resulting in higher productivity of planted trees and had no negative effect on quality or efficiency of tending, therefore its wider use is recommended.

Deep planting of Norway spruce seedlings: effects on pine weevil feeding damage and growth

2017 ◽  
Vol 47 (11) ◽  
pp. 1468-1473 ◽  
Author(s):  
Heli Viiri ◽  
Jaana Luoranen
Keyword(s):  
Norway Spruce ◽  
Soil Surface ◽  
Feeding Preference ◽  
Planting Depth ◽  
Pine Weevil ◽  
Growing Period ◽  
Pine Weevils ◽  
Soil Preparation ◽  
Target Depth ◽  
Lower Stem

As the use of mounding as a soil preparation method and mechanized planting become more common, the use of deep planting has increased. In deep planting, a greater portion of the stem is buried below the soil surface. However, it is feared that this increases the risk of insect damage, especially damage from the pine weevil Hylobius abietis (L.) (Coleoptera: Curculionidae). The effects of planting depth on the feeding preference of adult pine weevils in 1.5-year-old Norway spruce (Picea abies (L.) Karst.) seedlings were investigated using choice experiments. Seedlings were planted at two depths in a pot to compare (i) normal planting depth (target depth 3 cm) and (ii) deep planting (8 cm). In deep-planted seedlings, the number of feeding scars on lower stem parts above the soil surface, as well as severe feeding, was effectively reduced. After planting, the aboveground portion of the stem in deep-planted seedlings was clearly shorter and thinner, but the stems grew more both in height and diameter during the 5-week growing period than did normal-planted seedlings. At the end of the experiment, the deep-planted seedlings were still shorter, but there was no difference in diameter. In conclusion, deep planting protected 1.5-year-old seedlings from pine weevil feeding and improved seedling growth.

Nitrogen distribution in young Norway spruce (Picea abies) trees as affected by pedospheric nitrogen supply

1997 ◽  
Vol 101 (4) ◽  
pp. 764-769 ◽  
Author(s):  
Heike Stoermer ◽  
Bettina Seith ◽  
Ulrike Hanemann ◽  
Eckhard George ◽  
Heinz Rennenberg
Keyword(s):  
Picea Abies ◽  
Norway Spruce ◽  
Nitrogen Supply ◽  
Nitrogen Distribution
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