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Tree Selection and Planting

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  1. Lewisburg Borough Tree Planting Plan  Credit: Amy Levan
    Articles
    Developing a Tree Planting Plan for Your Community Project
    By Vincent Cotrone
    Creating a detailed community tree planting plan that depicts the proposed species for each site, growing conditions, potential plant stressors, utilities, and exact location can help build support and lead to a successful project.
  2. Improving the damaged soils left behind by construction will increase the survival of trees planted.
    Articles
    Understanding Tree Planting in Construction-Damaged Soils
    By William Elmendorf, Ph.D.
    This article describes fabricated soils, which can be heavily compacted, polluted, and unfertile, full of trash and debris and have unhealthy high or low pH ranges.
  3. Planting Trees in Your Community Forest
    Articles
    Planting Trees in Your Community Forest
    By Sanford S. Smith, Ph.D., William Elmendorf, Ph.D.
    This publication includes tree-related puzzles, projects, and other activities. It covers tree parts, types, how to plant trees, insects and diseases that affect trees, and more.
  4. Photo Credit: Vincent Cotrone
    Articles
    Container Grown Trees and Shrubs: Fix Those Roots Before You Plant
    By Vincent Cotrone
    There are several situations that can trigger root problems and death of your new plant. Using preventative or correctional measures will help to ensure your plant thrives.
  5. Photo credit: Vincent Cotrone, Penn State Extension
    Articles
    Selecting Community Trees in a Changing Climate
    By Vincent Cotrone
    Choosing resilient and adaptable trees for your community can ensure a healthier and fuller tree canopy for the long term.
  6. This yard has the spacing recommended by electric distribution utilities, providing space for trees in the landscape while maintaining clearance from electric power lines, the sidewalk, and the street. Photo credit: Scott Sjolander, Penn State Extension
    Articles
    Room for All: Trees in the Utility Corridor
    By Scott A Sjolander
    When carefully chosen and used thoughtfully, trees can bring green landscape beauty to the utility corridor while maintaining safety and minimizing conflicts.
  7. Disturbance of soil during the construction process creates challenges, including a slope prone to soil erosion. Photo: Scott Sjolander, Penn State Extension.
    Articles
    Can Disturbed Soils Grow Healthy Landscapes?
    By Scott A Sjolander
    Attention to soil improvements and plant selection can lead to a successful new landscape after soil disturbance.
  8. Planting and Aftercare of Community Trees
    Guides and Publications

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    Planting and Aftercare of Community Trees
    60 page publication explaining managing damaged and other soils in built environments; planting site assessment and modification; tree planting and care; and calamitous damage.
  9. Planting Aftercare Webinar: Essential to Tree Establishment and Survival
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    Planting Aftercare Webinar: Essential to Tree Establishment and Survival
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    Recorded May 13, 2020
    Event Format On-Demand | Recorded
    Learn how to avoid some of the common mistakes made when planting, and how simple aftercare can pay dividends with your new trees.
  10. TreeVitalize Recommended Trees on Parade! Webinar
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    TreeVitalize Recommended Trees on Parade! Webinar
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    Length 1 hour
    Recorded May 6, 2020
    Event Format On-Demand | Recorded
    The right tree, for the right person, in the right place! This webinar will show you how to choose the perfect tree for your home!
  11. Credit: Vincent Cotrone
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    Modifying Tree Planting Sites in the Built Environment
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    Length 1 hour
    Recorded Apr 29, 2020
    Event Format On-Demand | Recorded
    Learn about creative solutions to planting trees in difficult locations.
  12. Credit: Brian Wolyniak
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    Planting Landscape Trees
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    Length 1 hour
    Recorded Apr 22, 2020
    Event Format On-Demand | Recorded
    Learn proper techniques for successful planting and establishment of trees in the landscape.
  13. Credit: Brian Wolyniak
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    Site Analysis: The First Step to Successful Tree Planting Projects
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    Length 1 hour
    Recorded Apr 8, 2020
    Event Format On-Demand | Recorded
    Learn the process of analyzing a site in preparation for tree planting.
  14. Credit: Vincent Cotrone
    Webinars

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    Large Bare Root Trees: Cost Effective and Volunteer Friendly
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    Length 1 hour
    Recorded Apr 1, 2020
    Event Format On-Demand | Recorded
    Learn how the TreeVitalize bare root tree planting program is working to save communities money while planting high quality trees with community volunteers.