Engineering:Tree planting bar
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Short description: Ergonomic hand tool used by foresters for planting seeds for trees
File:Photograph of Tree Planting with Michigan Planting Bar - NARA - 2129003.tif
A tree planting bar or dibble bar[1] is a tool used by foresters to plant trees, especially in large-scale afforestation or reforestation. It is very ergonomic, as it greatly speeds up the planting and prevents back pain.[2]
Pointed planting bars are better for rockier soils.[3]
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References
- ↑ Duryea, Mary L.; Philip M. Dougherty (1991). Forest Regeneration Manual. Kluwer Academic Publishers. p. 311. ISBN 978-07923-0959-8.
- ↑ Hank, Leon E.. "Success in Oak Tree Plantings". http://mmbqdm.tripod.com/ForestManagement/OakTreePlantings.htm.
- ↑ Brannon, Tom. "Forestry Hand & Power Tools". http://ext.nrs.wsu.edu/handtools/tools/planting/.
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