Establishment of Bareroot and Container Stock in Riparian Areas

Forestry Technical Note Number MT-26

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Forestry Technical Note Number MT-26 (PDF; 394 KB)

Issued February 2006.
By Robert Logar, State Staff Forester,
Joseph Fidel, Area Resource Conservationist, and
Tim Griffiths, Area Biologist.

Introduction

Many riparian areas can be improved by supplemental tree and shrub plantings that increase biodiversity, create wildlife habitat, enhance stream bank stability and improve water quality. Supplemental plantings generally use bareroot and container stock. This Technical Note describes important establishment factors and techniques when using bareroot and container stock in riparian plantings. Riparian areas can contain challenges such as existing vegetative competition, equipment limitations and wildlife browsing.

Techniques

A. Planning
B. Species Selection
C. Source of Plant Materials
D. Plant Spacing
E. Estimating Planting Stock
F. Planting Stock Grade Specifications
G. Care and Handling of Woody Planting Stock
H. Preparation of Planting Sites
I. Planting Time
J. Planting
K. Fabric Mulch
L. Seedling Protectors
M. Survival Percentages
N. Maintenance and Management

Where to Get Help

For more information, contact your local USDA Service Center, or Natural Resources Conservation Service or Soil and Water Conservation District office.

References

Logar, R.D. 2002. Estimating Planting Stock for Woody Plantings. USDA NRCS Forestry Technical Note No. MT-21, Bozeman, Montana.

Ogle, D.G., Hoag, J.C., and J.D. Scianna. 2001. Users Guide to Description, Propagation and Establishment of Native Shrubs and Trees For Riparian Areas in the Inter-Mountain West. USDA NRCS Plant Materials Technical Note No. MT-36, Bozeman, Montana. 22p.

Scianna, J.D., Logar, R.D., and D.G. Ogle. 2005. Temporary Storage and Handling of Container, Bareroot and Cutting Stock. USDA NRCS Plant Materials Technical Note No. MT-51, Bozeman, Montana.

Scianna, J.D. and R.D. Logar. 2004. Proper Installation, Maintenance and Removal of Rigid Seedling Protector Tubes. USDA NRCS Plant Materials Technical Note No. MT-45, Bozeman, Montana.

Stange, C., Ogle, D. and L. St. John. 2002. Tree Planting, Care and Management. USDA NRCS Plant Materials Technical Note No. ID-43, Boise, Idaho.

If you have any questions, please contact one of the following:

Robert Logar, State Forester
Phone: (406) 587-6836
Email: Robert.Logar

Ronald Nadwornick, State Resource Conservationist
Phone: (406) 587-6998
Email: Ronald.Nadwornick

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