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5.14 Establishment
Authors: A R D TrewinPublication: , Volume Section 5 – Plantation silviculture, pp 14, Dec 2023
Abstract: Profitable plantation forestry depends on successful establishment of stands. Such stands are the product of years of research and practice in nursery production, field establishment and tending of genetically improved tree stocks. An accumulation of less than optimum practice leads to sick trees (e.g. attacks by Hylastes), dead trees, low stocking, toppling, butt-sweep, lower wood quality, and higher tending and harvesting costs. Mistakes made at establishment affect the whole crop cycle, including the selection of crop trees for pruning, and rotation length, and at worst can tie up land for 25–30 years for little financial return.