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Guidelines for selecting The Optimum Nursery Site, 196592 NUR AUNSERI…
Guidelines for selecting The Optimum Nursery Site
SELECTION
Site-selection criteria
Soil
Depth
The top 18 inches of soil should be free of stones
Soil pH
Optimum soil reaction: pH 5.0 to 6.0
Lower soil pH have fewer nutrients
Higher pH encourage the invasion of fungus diseases
can be altered soil additives
Texture
Sandy loams or loamy sands with good drainage
are excellent for nurseries.
The content of clay and silt (15%-20%)
Climate
Precipitation
Proposed nursery that experience heavy snow may disrupt the processing of seedlings
Best to avoid areas receiving heavy rainfalls
Heavy precipitation could damage soil structure
Wind
Areas with strong wind, dry air and low humidity are best avoided
Temperature
Extremely high temperature may reduce growth and may cause burned foliage
Extreme coldness can also be detrimental to seedlings
Site production potential
thorough calculations and estimations
calculation of expenses
estimation of seedling request
Previous land use
Past land pratice may alter nutrient condition in soil
new site should be relatively free from annual
and perennial weeds and weed seeds.
Vegetation on the site should be identified by the
selection team
Water
Water quality
Any potential site must have its water
sources evaluated for mineral content and concentration
Irrigation-water sources
Lakes: good source
Examine
Storage capacity
Draw-down
Contaminants
Topography
Area for nursery beds should be level
take into account nursery-site latitude
and altitude
undulations can cause water to accumulate
Proximity to customers, labor, and
services
labor force
adequate, dependable labor supply
transportation
good transportation network is essential
transport of seedlings
bus, truck, airplanes
refrigerated seedlings equipments
refrigerated seedling storage
ensure stock can be stored up to 3 months without losing vigor
potential storage
fruit or produce industry
utilities and fossil fuels
telephone for nursery operations
electricity
other services
availability of sewer system and garbage disposal systems
availability of maintenance
flexibility of contracting organizations available for seedling lifting and weeding
Land availability and cost
total developed cost
Evaluating criteria and selecting a site
All selection criteria are discussed by the team and the major ones listed and evaluated
Once sites have been rated and discussion is complete, the choice can be identified
Team approach
Composed of (atleast 3)
Reforestation specialist, silviculturist, or other potential customer
Soils specialist
Experienced nursery manager
Forest pathologist
Civil engineer
Soil Conservation Service representative
Entomologist
Entire selection process must be documented in written report
3 - 7 members to screen the site chosen
LAYOUT AND DEVELOPMENT
Access and traffic low
roads
provide access to site
must be paved
can take on heavy trucks
connecting points
entries
exits
The team approach
development team
nursery manager
civil, electrical, and mechanical engineers
landscape and structural architects
consultants for soils
Administrative test
storage areas
equipments
seeds
pesticides
fuels
administrative office
shops
fuel dispensing station
employee station
The master plan
stand as an illustrated document of site layout
indicate
growing areas
roads
buildings
outdoor storage areas
reservoirs etc
Development program
prepare action plan
continuously reviewed
critical path chart
shows events and operations on a timeline
Budgeting and accountability
must be planned 2 to 3 years in advanced
budget and action plan must be developed together
prevent shortages and other casualties
CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Possible future expansion of facilities and staff must always be considered.
A perfect nursery site does not exist
Nursery soil should not be compromised
196592 NUR AUNSERI BINTI JANURI
FHM3307 NURSERY MANAGEMENT AND MAINTAINANCE