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Florida Land Steward

Florida Land Steward

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Site Preparation

The purposes of site preparation are to:

  • reduce the competition of unwanted vegetation in order to increase the survival and growth rate of the desired trees,
  • remove slash and logging debris if the site has been harvested, and
  • to prepare or modify the soil.

Ultimately, we want to provide better light, nutrients and moisture to make conditions favorable for germination, survival and growth.   

For information about using prescribed fire, see our Fire page.