Abstract
Western Forest Systems, Incorporated (WFS) (Lewiston, ID) has been utilizing a peat/sawdust blended mix as our growing medium for the past 10 years. Our decision to change from a peat/vermiculite blend to a peat/Douglas-fir (
Pseudotsuga menziesii) sawdust blend involved worker health and safety issues, seedling culture, seedling production, and economic impact.
Parent Publication
Keywords
container seedlings,
alternative growing media
Citation
Schaefer, Janice K. 2009. Growing reforestation conifer stock: Utilizing peat/sawdust medium. In: Dumroese, R. K.; Riley, L. E., tech. coords. National Proceedings: Forest and Conservation Nursery Associations-2008. Proc. RMRS-P-58. Fort Collins, CO: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Rocky Mountain Research Station. p. 35-36
