ME1 Karoo establishment trial

Trial Description

Trial ID CodeME1
Trial NameKaroo establishment trial
Type of TrialNutrition
SpeciesE. globulus
Objective

To test the tree growth response to 2 types site preparation - slash retained, and slash removed.
For each of these areas;
To test the tree growth response to 3 rates of fertiliser, Nil, standard and high rates.
To determine if initial soil nutrient values can be used to predict tree growth responses.

Planting Year2019
What month and year were the treatments applied?10/2019
What month and year did measurements commence?10/2019
StatusActive

Contact Details

Trial/Data ownerMidway
NameKevin Johnson
Address10 The Esplanade
North Shore, Geelong, Victoria 3214
Australia
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Trial Detail

Trial DesignRandomised Block
Treatments

2 x site preparation (slash and no slash)
3 x fertiliser rates Nil, standard and high rates

Number of treatments6
Number of reps3
Stocking1000
Measurements takenInitial heights and Ht and DBHOB in subsequent years
Measurement frequencyannual
Soil Analyses
  • Yes
Foliar Analyses
  • No
Available for further measurement
  • Yes

Site Description

StateVictoria
LocalityTerang, SW Victoria
Latitude-38.289443°
Longtitude142.966755°
Rainfall730 mm
Evaporation1325
Soil Descriptionclay loam over clay
AspectNil
SlopeFlat
Previous Land UsePlantation same species