At the end of this unit you should be able to answer the following questions:

1. What are the reasons for the use of container grown seedlings in reforestation?

2. Name and describe three types of containers. What are the advantages and disadvantages of each?

3. How may the use of a greenhouse facilitate production of container grown seedlings?

4. How may greenhouse schedules impact adversely the survival potential of container seedlings?

5. On what sites are container grown seedlings likely to have a high survival? On what sites is the survival of these seedlings likely to be low?

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