Response of planted seedlings of Silver Fir (Abies pindrow) to site preparation and weed control in the moist temperate forests of Pakistan
Response of planted seedlings of Silver Fir (Abies pindrow) to site preparation and weed control in the moist temperate forests of Pakistan
Raza-ul-Haq
ABSTRACT
An experiment was conducted at Kund to study the effect
of soil disturbance in combination with shrub and herb
control on the survival and growth of the nursery raised
3 and 12 month old planted seedlings. Vegetation
treatments included cutting and killings with herbicide
applications. Seedling age in relation to competition
from other vegetation is important for the survival of
seedlings. Total shrub (Viburnum) control and soil
working improved survival (77% of 3 months old seedlings
as compared to control (67%). The highest survival of
85-87% was achieved in the plots where herbs and shrubs
were killed with herbicide. Heights of seedlings (3 and
12 month old) was significantly affected by age while
the effect of cover and fencing was least.
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June 1993
Vol. 43, Iss. 2
