Its time to begin the process of planning and implementing reforestation activities for the coming 2024-2025 planting season. You will need preparation for planting, seedling purchases, a qualified planting vendor, and a target planting window to achieve quality results.
Things to consider:
Geographic location and site quality
Site condition and competitive species
Site Preparation Alternatives: Mechanical, Chemical, Fire, or a combination of two or more.
Seedling Choice and Purchase: Select the species which best matches your geographic location, your site quality, and economic objectives. Contact seedling nurseries early to purchase seedlings while inventories last, or contact Planting Vendors which do turn-key contracts to ensure seedling availability.
Contracts: Ask for written contracts specifying details regarding pricing, species, spacing, planting type ( mechanical or hand), and target planting window, method of payment, and when payment is due.