MelAU
20th March 2009, 08:32 PM
Hi,
We have an area at the front of our property that has dark soil with soil ph level around 7. It is close to our creek that floods sometimes. We have an area of approximately 3 hectares to plant cabinet timber. We are looking at different timber varieties to plant in the area. I know some trees do not like wet soil. The soil is beautful and full of nutrients, and would be suitable for trees that don't mind wet feet sometimes. I have been looking at silver quondong, silky oak, spotted gum, but not sure if they are suited to the location. We only want to plant a few species, as we are new to forestry. I have researched on the internet, but cannot find any reference to soil types and ph levels recommended for trees. I found Mitchells Forestry Farming System on the internet that looks great, and they offer workshops but it's a long way for us to travel (500km) to go the workshops. Any help and tips is appreciated.
Missy
We have an area at the front of our property that has dark soil with soil ph level around 7. It is close to our creek that floods sometimes. We have an area of approximately 3 hectares to plant cabinet timber. We are looking at different timber varieties to plant in the area. I know some trees do not like wet soil. The soil is beautful and full of nutrients, and would be suitable for trees that don't mind wet feet sometimes. I have been looking at silver quondong, silky oak, spotted gum, but not sure if they are suited to the location. We only want to plant a few species, as we are new to forestry. I have researched on the internet, but cannot find any reference to soil types and ph levels recommended for trees. I found Mitchells Forestry Farming System on the internet that looks great, and they offer workshops but it's a long way for us to travel (500km) to go the workshops. Any help and tips is appreciated.
Missy