Special Public Works Programmes - SPWP - Planting Trees - An Illustrated Technical Guide and Training Manual (ILO - UNDP, 1993, 190 p.): 5. Adapting planting techniques to different site conditions: (introduction...)

Special Public Works Programmes - SPWP - Planting Trees - An Illustrated Technical Guide and Training Manual (ILO - UNDP, 1993, 190 p.)

5. Adapting planting techniques to different site conditions

		*(introduction...)*
		5.1 Favourable sites
		5.2 Sites with high grass
		5.3 Waterlogged sites
		5.4 Dry sites
		5.5 Eroding slopes and rocky sites
		5.6 Steep slopes
		5.7 Sand dunes
		5.8 High altitudes with snow

(introduction...)

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How to plant on "normal" sites has been described in the previous chapter, but the technique described has to be adapted to local conditions. It is always wise to consider local experience and to learn from previous mistakes and successes. Often the sites chosen for reforestation are those not suitable for agriculture - the difficult sites. They will require extra care. Below, some advice is given on how to adapt the general planting method to various site conditions.