Longleaf Note #4: Before Planting Dichotomous Key for Site Preparation on Agricultural Lands
January 22, 2021
Artificial regeneration of longleaf pine on agricultural lands is difficult, especially on fertile sites due to aggressive herbaceous competition. Planting failures are common without proper site preparation. This document provides a step-by-step key based on site conditions to determine the appropriate sequence of treatments.
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