Survival and growth of containerized native juniper ( Juniperus monosperma) on surface-mined lands in New Mexico

Containerized native juniper ( Juniperus monosperma (Engelm.) Sarg.) were planted on three northern New Mexico mine spoils to evaluate cultural treatments including planting date, mulch, drip irrigation, fertilizer regimes and seedling protection. Two years after planting, survival rates of 72%, 70%...

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Published in:Forest ecology and management 1986, Vol.16 (1), p.291-299
Main Authors: Fisher, James T., Fancher, Gregory A., Neumann, Robert W.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Agricultural development. Rural area planning
Agronomy. Soil science and plant productions
Artificial regeneration. Forest nurseries. Planting
Biological and medical sciences
Forestry
Fundamental and applied biological sciences. Psychology
General agroecology. Agricultural and farming systems. Agricultural development. Rural area planning. Landscaping
General agronomy. Plant production
Generalities. Agricultural and farming systems. Agricultural development
Juniperus monosperma
Sowing and planting
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Summary:Containerized native juniper ( Juniperus monosperma (Engelm.) Sarg.) were planted on three northern New Mexico mine spoils to evaluate cultural treatments including planting date, mulch, drip irrigation, fertilizer regimes and seedling protection. Two years after planting, survival rates of 72%, 70% and 99% were observed for the best treatments at each planting site. July was the superior planting date for the high elevation site and August was superior for the low elevation site. Drip irrigation proved superior to mulch, and triple-superphosphate was significantly better than slow-release fertilizer (Osmocote 18-–6–12). Plastic mesh was found to be essential and more effective for rodent protection than animal repellant.
ISSN:0378-1127
1872-7042
DOI:10.1016/0378-1127(86)90029-0