By making strategic land management decisions, landowners can have a forest that meets their needs. Whether you are in the Mountains, Piedmont, or Coastal Plain, tree species have certain sites that they are most competitive in. This is influenced by the terrain, soils, and existing species. This new publication, Managing the Right Species on the Right Site: Part 1, Site Selection, can help landowners determine what tree species they can expect to grow in different parts of their property.

This Woodland Owner Notes publication by Extension Forestry Specialist, Jameson Boone, will help you understand the several factors that influence which species grow in each area of the landscape. Understanding which trees grow well in each area on the property is the first step in deciding how to harvest and regenerate a forest.

The next publication in this series (Part 2, Species Selection) will help you decide whether to plant or naturally regenerate species depending on your area. Read Part 1!