Planting tubestock can boost regeneration when there are no adult trees nearby
Pros
— Tubestock can be used when there are no adults around to supply seeds for natural regeneration.
— You can select the species and arrangement of the seedlings (scattered, windbreaks, shelter belts, etc.
Cons
— Expensive, as ground needs to be prepared, and seedlings need to be bought, planted, proteceted and watered.
Tips
— Select species appropriate for your location and landscape position.
Planting tubestock allows you to jumpstart seedling recruitment, even when there are only a few adult trees nearby.
Planting tubestock allows you to jumpstart seedling recruitment, even when there are no adult trees nearby.