Storing, Handling, and Planting Southern Pine Seedlings
Pine seedlings should also carry this label. They are fragile. Many landowners spend large sums of money on site preparation and planting of their pine seedlings, only to see many of their seedlings fail to survive. There can, of course, be many causes for a low survival rate. However, among the most common causes are improper handling and planting. The following information is provided to assist you in properly caring for pine seedlings in your planting operation.
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