Despite Strange Year, Tree Planting Doesn’t Look Too Different

The annual tree planting survey of F&W managers finds that reforestation activity has held steady or is slightly higher than last season, which mirrors the U.S. Forest Service report that shows tree planting ticking upwards.

F&W managers report that reforestation activities have been about the same or higher than last year, but their experiences varied in how this season compares to five years ago.

Decreased planting was due, in some areas, to more land being developed or placed in conservation easements, weather conditions, or labor shortages. Managers are still primarily planting genetically-advanced loblolly seedlings and more landowners are opting to plant containerized seedlings, citing early growth and better survival rates.

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