Site Preparation Guide
A site preparation guide listing the steps landowners take to ready ground before planting trees. It covers clearing, soil checks, and planning so seedlings start well.
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The steps on this page
- Walk the site and note conditions
- Identify competing vegetation
- Mark streams and sensitive areas
- Choose a preparation method
- Clear debris and slash
- Check drainage and soil
- Plan planting rows or spots
- Confirm species fit the site
- Record work completed
How to use this guide
Walk a new hand through the steps once, then let them use the page on their own. Add your own notes as you learn what works.
Where to check the details
This sheet is a general template, so confirm specifics with your own manuals, labels and local rules. For current official guidance, start with USDA NRCS and eXtension.
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