It takes a dedicated landowner to plan decades ahead. Harvesting trees in a first thinning could begin as early as 15 to 20 years. The most immediate benefits are food and cover for wildlife, soil erosion control, and improved water quality. However, planting trees can accelerate the natural progression or succession from field to forest or enrich a newly regenerating forest with an uncommon species.ĭesired results are often evident in as little as 5 years following planting the planted area will begin to transform into a forest. Some information in this publication can help you protect emerging and desired seedlings that have naturally occurred. Sometimes the best plan is simply to monitor and support the natural growth of new trees. Most often, forests regenerate and old fields grow up in trees without our intervention.
Whatever your purpose for planting trees, following the guidelines outlined in this publication can help you transform your land. Many view tree planting as an opportunity to leave behind a legacy-one that may benefit future generations, wildlife, and the environment. Planting trees has many benefits: improved wildlife habitat, high-quality trees for timber or specialty wood products, revegetated buffers along streams to protect water quality, increased species diversity and resiliency, enhanced attractiveness, and a more valuable estate for your family or heirs. Imagine a healthy, diverse forest, resistant to insects, fire, and disease, that will contribute to the property for generations. Imagine a forest where there was once pasture, or woodland where there were once crops.
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