Soil preparation

Scarification is a powerful tool in forest management, but it also raises questions about its impact on climate and the environment. Properly executed scarification contributes to increased growth – meaning more carbon dioxide is sequestered in the trees. At the same time, care must be taken with soil disturbance and protection zones around water bodies. […]

Not all soils are the same – that’s why there are different ways of scarifying. Choosing the right method is crucial to give the plants a good start without unnecessarily damaging the soil and natural values. Here are three common methods: This is how we choose the method: At Grimslövs Skogstjänst we always do a

Soil preparation is the preparatory measure that creates optimal conditions for new plants to establish themselves. It involves loosening the soil and creating planting points where the plants have good access to water, nutrients and oxygen – while reducing the risk of competition from weeds and grasses. The most common method in southern Sweden is