Careful tree planting pays dividends
Language: English Series: Countryside Commission News ; (22) July/August 1986, 4-5 (2)Publication details: 1986Subject(s): Summary: Since 1974, the Countryside Commission has spent about £10 million on some 30,000 amenity tree planting schemes . The Institute of Terrestial Ecology report on its Assessment of tree planting schemes, shows that the average rate of tree survival in these schemes was 77%. Results varied considerably from one year of planting to another and from region to region. A significant factor in survival was the degree of maintenance. Some 13% of schemes showed serious damage to trees, wind damage being the most common. D. Burdekin gives advice on tree-planting and aftercare based on latest research and useful publications are listed. 2 diagrams. 4 photos.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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| Journal article | London Journal article | ABS36964 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 1257-1001 |
Since 1974, the Countryside Commission has spent about £10 million on some 30,000 amenity tree planting schemes . The Institute of Terrestial Ecology report on its Assessment of tree planting schemes, shows that the average rate of tree survival in these schemes was 77%. Results varied considerably from one year of planting to another and from region to region. A significant factor in survival was the degree of maintenance. Some 13% of schemes showed serious damage to trees, wind damage being the most common. D. Burdekin gives advice on tree-planting and aftercare based on latest research and useful publications are listed. 2 diagrams. 4 photos.