Helpful Resources

Your contract tree planters are out in the field, set their own schedules and work on multiple projects at once. Make sure your job is their top priority and you get the best service possible. The best way to do that is to Be There. Be Aware.

Landowners looking for the most cost-efficient and effective ways to maximize the value of their pine seedling investments need to stay up to date on “best practices” in silviculture and land management. A body of research has shown that our best pine growth is with earlier site prep (starting in about mid June) rather than the current late season practice. Not only do we get better growth response in June, but there are also other benefits from earlier site prep, including:

Investment in high-quality genetics has proven to result in increased profits, but it doesn’t happen without your help. Like any high-quality product, special treatment is required to realize the maximum potential. Find out the top 10 most critical things to do in Year One. When you practice good silvicultural methods, you will reap the rewards of these best-quality genetics with superior growth and stem quality and, ultimately, better return on your investment. The goals for your seedlings in the first year are

Making an informed decision about how seedling performance is measured is critical for a customer to make the right decision for their new tree forest. ArborGen provides specific performance measurements and includes checklot information when reporting gains. Understanding the loblolly pine checklot system is a key factor in deciding on the best seedling for the optimal return on your investment. A seedling vendor should provide correct and relevant checklot information when reporting gains but if not, the customer should ask for it.