Development of techniques for the use of trees in the reclamation of phosphate lands. Final report

Technical Report · Mon Jun 01 00:00:00 EDT 1987

OSTI ID:6077186

Harrell, J B

Tree seedlings have been planted by the Florida phosphate industry on mined-out lands for many years as one aspect of land reclamation. The degree of success, however, often has been disappointing. The study addresses the problems of reforestation on reclaimed land. A portion of the study concerns the selection of species best suited for planting on several specific post-mining soils, with survival at the end of one growing season being the principal criterion for success. A second portion deals with the direct seeding of sand and slash pines on land reclaimed with sand tailings. Based on survival species were classified as undesirable. Pine seedlings generally did not survive on highly sandy soils. Direct seeding does not appear to be a realistic regeneration option for the reforestation of sand tailings soils.

• Research Organization: Florida Div. of Forestry, Tallahassee, FL (USA)
• OSTI ID: 6077186
• Report Number(s): PB-89-155899/XAB
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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