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Title: Direct-seeding of commercial trees on surface-mine spoil. Final report

Technical Report ·
OSTI ID:6632169

Two small-seeded species, Paulownia (Paulownia tomentosa), and European alder (Alnus glutinosa) and three large seeded species, northern red oak (Quercus rubra), pin oak (Quercus palustris), and bur oak (Quercus macrocarpa) were direct-seeded on three aspects on minesoil in eastern Kentucky. Treatments included four mulch applications--water-borne fiber mulch, hardwood bark, bark and manure, and composted municipal waste; and two fertilizer applications. Growth and survival were evaluated during two consecutive growing seasons.

Research Organization:
Kentucky Univ., Lexington (USA). Dept. of Forestry
OSTI ID:
6632169
Report Number(s):
PB-80-187941
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English