Planting Quality***

Question 1

What are some quality checks in a PQA?

Answer 1

planting quality

• quality of sreefing and/or scalping
• position of the tree in the prepare spot
• improper root placement; “J” or “U”
• exposed roots
• roots not straight
• tree not straight
• air pockets in root zone
• tree too loose
• tree too shallow
• tree too deep*
• unacceptable back fill material

Question 2

What are pay plots

Answer 2

Plots that payments are to be based on. 1 3.99m radius plot every hectare.

Larger plots can be used where you need to meet stocking standards

Must be established in an unbiased way.

Question 3

What are some spatial assessments in a planting quality assessment?

Answer 3

• density, spacing, and planting spot selection
• too close
• too wide
• presence of overhead obstacles
• soil too shallow
• too dry
• too wet
• poor microsite selection
• poor rooting medium