Native Tree Stem Site Preparation Techniques Report for Landowners

Riparian forests play a crucial role in filtering nutrients, pesticides, and animal waste from runoff before they enter water bodies. Many groups are re-establishing riparian forests across the Lake Champlain basin. However, reed canary grass (RCG) has often hindered the survival success of these restoration efforts. This report shares results and recommendations of a 2-year student in the Champlain Valley of Vermont that assessed two techniques for site preparation and management where native tree stems were planted in RCG dominated areas.