Jockey Hollow Reforestation Mineland Reclamation Project D-2235

							 Jockey Hollow Reforestation &
 Mineland Reclamation Project
            D-2235




Jeff Emmons & Mike Hiscar
Create a suitable rooting medium for good
tree growth that is no less than 4 feet deep
and comprised of topsoil, weathered
sandstone and/or the best material available.
Loosely grade the topsoil or topsoil
substitutes to create a noncompacted
growth medium
Use native and noncompetative
ground covers that are compatible
with growing trees
Plant two types of trees – early succession
species for wildlife and mine soil improvement
and commercially valuable crop trees
Use proper tree planting techniques
James H. Miller, USDA Forest Service, www.forestryimages.org
              ANNOUNCING

   “OPERATION SPRINGBOARD 2008:
Restoring the American Chestnut on Mined Land
              in the Appalachians”
Study conducted by Jim Burger, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University