Establishment of mountain beech in high country grassland.

Authors: M. Davis, G. Baker, N. Ledgard
Publication: New Zealand Journal of Forestry, Volume N.Z.J.For. 2004, Issue N.Z.J.For. 49(2) 2004, pp 33-35, Aug 2004
Publisher: New Zealand Institute of Forestry

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Abstract: We report the results of a trial comparing the establishment of mountain beech planted in dense browntop-dominated grassland in the presence and absence of herbicide. At age five survival was increased from only 8% in the absence of herbicide to 24% where herbicide was applied. Plant survival was strongly influenced by the root collar diameter of planting stock. Except on sites prone to winter dessication, well-grown stock used in conjunction with herbicide to control competition should ensure good survival in most seasons, even in competitive grassland environments.

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