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by Vivian Nabisere | 19-12-2021 01:32
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The Right Tree Species to Plant
Whether it's for environmental campaigns, birthdays or anniversary events for people or organizations, tree planting is a popular action in clueless and environmentally aware people. In a previous article, I went into the significance of trees in mitigation so as to justify afforestation. Finding the right tree species to plant is quite challenging and dictates if tree planting targets are a success or a failure. The following are tips to help you decide which tree species to plant, where you desire. To begin with, why are you planting? Is it for shade, beauty or climate action? The purpose of your planting should guide you to choosing a tree species with traits that suit your desired results. For instance, if the tree is to be planted for shade in humid tropical regions, Musizi tree ( Maesopsis eminii) would be suitable due to its umbrella-like crown that forms a sizeable shadow beneath it. Next, consider your site for planting in terms of its soil conditions and climate. In case you already have a tree species in mind, how compatible is it with the type of soil in the site? How well does it grow under the long-term weather patterns of the site? Favourable soil conditions are necessary for proper growth of the root system for that particular tree species. For instance, pine trees are believed to grow best in well drained sandy soils. The tree species also needs to be adapted to survive in the site climatic conditions such that minimal costs and effort are spent on care. For example, jackfruit trees grows best under humid tropical climatic conditions. You need to further examine the undesirable traits of the species and determine if they can be accommodated in the site. Perhaps the easiest and least technical way to decide is to observe the trees already popularly growing and surviving well in the community where you wish to plant and choose the species whose traits you prefer. Then you can happily go choose the planting material. References Basic Theory and Methods of Afforestation By Jie Duan and Dilnur Abduwali https://www.intechopen.com/chapters/75222 What Do Pine Trees Need to Survive? https://sciencing.com/do-pine-trees-need-survive-6549613.html Planting the Right Tree in the Right Place https://agrilife.org/treecarekit/planting-tree-maintenance/planting-the-right-tree-in-the-right-place/ |
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Hello Vivian, this is your mentor Joon.
Though I do not have quite lot of interest on planting, I have deep background knowledge as one of my family member work for such industry. It is crucial to look for good soil, or adequate soil, and adequate management method is a work of art. It should be carefully managed or else it would end up drying, or rotting. Setting correct temperature is another part to consider. If you are fully aware of above, now you are ready to grow plants!
Well read your article, and let's keep up!
Best,
Joon
Posted 22-12-2021 11:51
Hello Vivian, this is your mentor Hannah.
Yes, since tree planting activities are well known to people and we know how planting more trees are good to nature.
However, not just ending by planting the trees but monitoring and taking care of is needed.
I guess the most important part is to determine the ideal tree species for soil conditions and climate.
Thank you for your great article and please keep up with your wonderful work :)
Sincerly,
Hannah
Posted 21-12-2021 13:48
Thanks For Sharing
Posted 19-12-2021 21:59
Hey Prince, thanks for the comment. I didn't know natural regeneration was a thing. It sounds interesting. I will look into it more.
Posted 19-12-2021 17:36
Thanks Vivian for sharing this insightful report, but I would also recommend to consider natural regeneration of already existing tree stumps and manage those than planting new tree seedlings or planting the new tree seedlings but make sure they are monitored and taken care of, I can give you an example of our country Malawi, there have been millions of trees being planted each year but they are not well taken care of and in the long run they die. So monitoring should also be considered...
Than you once again Vivian 🌳💚
Posted 19-12-2021 13:21