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Establishing radiata pine on North Auckland podzols
Authors: I.R. Hunter, M.F. SkinnerPublication: New Zealand Journal of Forestry, Volume N.Z.J.For. 1986, Issue N.Z.J.For. 31(3) 1986, pp 17-23, Nov 1986
Publisher: New Zealand Institute of Forestry
Abstract: Early attempts at afforestation with radiata pine on the severely podsolized soils of Northland failed because of the soils' restricted volume, impeded, drainage, and low natural fertility. The past decade has seen steady improvements in fertilizer regimes and techniques of soil cultivation, and so nowadays young stands of radiata pine comparable to those in Kaingaroa State Forest can be routinely achieved. The forest manager, in seeking high productivity on these degraded soils, must be aware not only of the nutritional demands of the establishing tree crop, but also of the need to satisfy these demands with a balanced fertilizer programme.