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Seedling Microclimate

Author or Ministry contact: David L. Spittlehouse and Robert J. Stathers
Branch: Research
Subject: Seedling Performance
Series: Land Management Report
Other details: Published 1990.

Abstract

The microclimate has a significant influence on the survival and growth of seedlings. Microclimate is affected by macroclimate, site, vegetation and soil factors. The influence of these factors on the light, precipitation, humidity, wind, air temperature, soil moisture and soil temperature regimes of the seedling is explained. Examples of how site preparation can modify microclimate are presented.

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