Minimum Planting Requirements

Site Preparation

As per SHA Standard Specification for Construction and Materials

Species Mix

- Species selected will be determined on a site specific bases giving consideration to site condition and reforestation goals.
- Reforestation using native plant material is encouraged.
- To enhance diversity a minimum of 3 Genera of hardwoods, shrubs, and/or evergreens, and a mix of 70% overstory to 30% understory are recommended.

Stocking

Survival rate of one year after planting must consist of:
Hydro-seeding Woody Plants: plant in conformance with the Standards Specifications for Construction and Materials, and subject to Maryland DNR Forest Service approval.
and/or
Seedling Stock - sized @ 1-0, 2-0 Bareroot: plant every 64 square feet of plant area (about 680 plants/acre at 8’ x 8’ spacing) to allow for a min. density one year post-planting of 436 tree/ac.
and/or
Deciduous and Evergreen Trees & Shrubs-greater than or equal to 3 feet and less than 5 feet in height: plant every 225 square feet of planting area (about 200 plants/acre at 151 x 151 spacing, or 13’ -18’ o.c.)
and/or
Deciduous and Evergreen Trees & Shrubs-greater than or, equal to 5 feet in height (B &B - /Container): plant every 400 square fee of planting area or about 109 plants/acre at 20’ x 20’ spacing or 18’- 22’ o.c.