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' ~ stirs '~ ~~,' I 1. 2. 3. 1. Dig hole approximately 6 inchee in diameter and 12 inchee deep. 2. With sharp knife, alit at least two aides of pot to allow ground moisture to enter. DO NOT CUT DEEP ENOUGH TO INJURE ROOTS OR BREAH POT. 3. Place an inch of loose soil in bottom of hole. Place MACHINE PLANTING Planting 6y machine is recommended where about 500 or more seedlings are involved and where a planting machine ie available. Machines are available in come areas through the Soil Conservation District, County Extension Agent, or State Forest Service district forester. Machines may be used on prepared or unprepared sites; when planting on unprepared Bites where sod, heavy weed cover, or similar vegetation ie present, it ie necessary that the machine be equipped with a scalping attachment. PREPARED SITES Prepare the site if possible; this greatly enhances chances for survival end satietactory initial growth. Ideally, the site should be summer followed a year prior to planting unless soil blowing is a risk. Then, before planting time, work the soil as if you were gosng to plant wheat or other farm crape. Additional preparation ie discussed on the fire[ page under "Site Preparation." Planting by machine on prepared site. wl~ --- ---- ;• ',~ „ ~_ 4. potted tree in hole in upright position. Fill hole half full of soil and pack. Fill hole with water end let soak in. 4. Fill hole to top of pot and pack Boil firmly. Leave a & inch depression at top of hole for watering. Wets again. Mulch around pt with loose soil. UNPREPARED SITES Some sites do not lend themselves to land prepara- tion because of sandy soils, susceptibility to erosion, or other factors. Site preparation is often not feasible in interplantinge under forest rnnditione or in old wind- breaks. When machine planting under theeeconditioru, a scalper attached W the plantar ie necessary to get rid of unwanted vegetation eo seedlings will have some chance for survival. If elopes are involved, operate the planter on the contour. Deciduous trees should not be scalp-planted ae they cannot succeaafully compete with grass and other vegetation end will soon stagnate. Evergreens, however, if selected for adaptability to the site, can compete with other vegetative cover and will grow. FOLLOW-UP it is essential to have someone follow the planter to straighten seedlings and to eesure that soil ie firmly packed around each plant. Scalpercquipped planter used on unprepared site.