Direct seeding of Quercus robur L. for reforestation: the influence of mechanical site preparation and sowing date on early growth of seedlings
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Löf M. & Birkedal M. (2009) Direct seeding of Quercus robur L. for reforestation: the influence of mechanical site preparation and sowing date on early growth of seedlings. Forest Ecology and Management, 258, 704-711.
Published source details Löf M. & Birkedal M. (2009) Direct seeding of Quercus robur L. for reforestation: the influence of mechanical site preparation and sowing date on early growth of seedlings. Forest Ecology and Management, 258, 704-711.
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A replicated, randomized, controlled study in 2006-2008 in boreal forest in Sweden (Löf & Birkedal 2009) found that soil mounding increased the biomass of planted English oak Quercus robur seedlings, while all site preparation treatments decreased the biomass of ground vegetation. Dry biomass of English oak was higher in mounding (4-9 g/seedling) than in all other treatments (2-6 g/seedling). Five treatment plots (20×15 m): untreated control; disc trenching; patch scarification; top soil removal and mounding were established in 2006 in each of four blocks (0.35 ha). Data were collected in 2008.
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