TreeLines

January 2024 – 1st Edition

A Look Into The Crystal Ball- Why Planning Sets You Up For Success

As we observe the beginning of the planting season in the southeastern region, it’s noteworthy to recognize that the seedlings currently taking root have undergone a two to three-year development process. The journey commences with the procurement of seeds, but the true challenge lies in ensuring that we plant precisely what aligns with your vision for your land. Your unique preferences play a pivotal role, and to ensure success, accurate information from you is crucial.

A Field Of Pine And Hardwood Tree Seedlings At Arborgen'S Selma, Alabama Nursery.
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    Pine Cone Collection

    Autumn

  • Drying the Cones

    2 months later

  • Seed Extraction

  • Cleaning the Seeds

    Late Winter

  • Storage & Stratification

    Late Winter

  • Sowing

    35 Days After Stratification (Spring)

In our regular discussions with foresters and landowners about present and future timber markets, the intriguing idea of a crystal ball often arises. Unfortunately, we lack a crystal ball capable of revealing stumpage prices or market performance over the next 15 years. However, what we can do is engage in meticulous planning for the upcoming planting season. While it may not be the crystal ball of our imagination, this planning approach positions us for success in the future.

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The significance of this planning becomes even more apparent when we consider the substantial 20+ year investment involved in timber plantation. Consequently, it makes logical sense to initiate discussions about the genetic aspects of the next planting season as early as January and February. By mid-February, the selected seeds have entered the stratification process, marking a point of no return. These choices will materialize into the next year’s crop. 

Early planning ensures certainty regarding the availability of stock type, provenance, and genetic category because your preferences for the following year are already secured. In essence, the true crystal ball lies in proactive planning and readiness for the future.

Author: South Carolina Reforestation Advisor, Kylie Burdette

 

Planting Density: Less CAN be more!

Reforestation Advisor Jason Cromer discusses the importance of Planting Density and how planting fewer trees-per-acre (TPA) with advanced genetics can actually deliver more revenue than than OP control families.

Important Planting Tips

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Too Loose

A firm pull on one needle cluster moves the plant.

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Excessive Tap Root Pruning

Pine seedling roots should not be pruned shorter than 5". Hardwood seedling roots should not be pruned shorter than 6".

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Not Erect

The taproot should not be planted at more than 30˚ from perpendicular.

Our Commitment To You

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Client Results

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12.7′ MCP® 2.0 at 2 years

Billingsley, AL

8 Year Old Bareroot Mcp Advanced Piedmont @ 35 Ft Tall Greenwood County Sc Arborgen Tree Seedlings Treelines January 2024 1St Edition

35′ MCP® Advanced at 8 years

Greenwood County, SC

Need a trusted partner to guide the way? Get in touch with a Reforestation Advisor to explore your options!
Austin Heine

Austin Heine

North Carolina and Virginia


910-660-3209

Greg Hay

Greg Hay

Arkansas, Northern Louisiana, and Oklahoma


501-350-4217

Shannon Stewart

Shannon Stewart

Eastern Texas, Southern Louisiana

936-239-6189

Paul Jeffreys, Ph.d.

Paul Jeffreys, Ph.D.

Alabama & Mississippi

Manager Special Projects & Sustainability
205-712-9582

Drew Fasano

Drew Fasano

Reforestation Advisor
South Carolina
843-520-6865

Blake Sherry

Blake Sherry

Reforestation Advisor
Georgia and Florida

912-433-5407

Kylie Burdette

Kylie Burdette

U.S. Sales Manager

864-650-4454

Jason Watson

Jason Watson

Director, U.S. Sales

404-840-7489