Database

Prepare the soil

Habitat	Function	Type of work
Forest	Soil system, High-quality timber	Afforestation / reforestation

Afforestation aims to change land use from non-forest to forest land in a way that ensures the long-term sustainability and productivity of new forests, as well as rapid carbon sequestration and high quality timber.

Description of the action

Prepare the soil for afforestation of grassland and farmland, preferably with a patch cutter.

Why?

Soil preparation improves soil conditions by mixing organic and mineral components, facilitates tree planting, reduces competition from herbaceous plants, and makes it easier to locate young trees during forest renewal maintenance.