Busy Bee Sunday 9th July 2017 9:30 – 1pm
Foresters Wood (near Manjimup)
An arboretum managed by the WA Division of the Institute of Foresters of Australia SW Branch
Californian Redwood (Sequoia sempervirens) Trial
Background
Activities:
What to bring:
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Foresters Wood (near Manjimup)
An arboretum managed by the WA Division of the Institute of Foresters of Australia SW Branch
Californian Redwood (Sequoia sempervirens) Trial
Background
- Sequoia sempervirens is the tallest tree species in the world.
- Its natural landscape is the west coast of north America around California.
- It has been grown in Australia for over 100 years but no real trial based on known genetics and Australian conditions has ever been done.
- This trial is part of an Australia-wide trial to find out which genetic varieties grow best, and where.
- Six plots of 42 varieties will be planted at Foresters Wood and will be monitored for growth and form as part of the research.
- The trees will become part of the magnificent arboretum that is the Foresters Wood.
Activities:
- Clearing a the plot site of bracken and low density blackberry;
- Fencing the 2,000m2 plot;
- Cultivate the planting spots.
What to bring:
- Tools: Mattock, pick, hoe, brush-cutter, rake, pitchfork, shovel, fencing pliers;
- Clothes: Warm clothes, wet weather gear if it is going to rain, sturdy boots, leather gloves, safetyglasses;
- Food: Picnic lunch, morning tea
See more and directions in this flyer.