Climate change can intensify drought in many regions of the world and lead to more
frequent drought events or altered cycles of soil water status. Therefore, it is important to …

It is important to understand the characteristics of Japanese larch (Larix kaempferi)
seedlings that allow them to grow vigorously after planting and quickly exceed the height of …

A previous study revealed low survival rates for Japanese larch (Larix kaempferi) summer-
planted seedlings grown in Hiko-V-120 containers. This study examines nursery practices …

Planted forests have expanded globally over the last three decades and are expected to act
as carbon sinks to mitigate further climate change. However, the planted coniferous forests …

Competition between planted seedlings and vegetation is a critical constraint affecting the
survival and growth of seedlings at the initial stages of forestation. Quantitatively assessing …

Predicting the level of damage by deer browsing in young plantations is important for
considering damage control measures. In this study, we examined a method for assessing …

We examined the effectiveness of partial leaf removal for alleviating transplant shock and
reducing the risk of stem tilting in large-rooted cuttings of container-grown sugi (Cryptomeria …

The interactive effects of ozone, soil nutrient availability and root microorganisms on
physiological, growth, and productivity traits were studied for the first time for Japanese larch …

Population expansion of deer and the damage to planted trees caused by them is becoming
a serious conflict between deer and humans. Although there are many methods for tree …

In Hokkaido, northern Japan, bareroot Sakhalin fir seedlings are conventionally planted in
spring and fall, following strip site preparation that alternates managed and unmanaged …