How to Plant and Care for Trees

When you plant a tree, it is important to carefully consider which species to plant, and to learn about tree planting and tree maintenance techniques. To learn about the technical considerations of tree planting and tree care, visit the following websites.

• Growing Trees and Garden for Life: Practical tips for healthy tree nurseries and home gardens is a great manual produced by the World Agroforestry Centre (ICRAF). The Spore review explains why the manual is ideal for encouraging young people to plant and maintain trees.

  "The guide is written in simple language and is full of clear illustrations. The chapters take readers through the process of planning a nursery, obtaining seeds or cuttings and controlling pests, diseases and weeds. There are instructions on how to make and use compost, mulch and liquid manure, advice on spacing trees and a list of links and addresses. Although the book is especially geared towards tree growing in East Africa, much of its content will prove valuable to anyone thinking of growing trees for fruit, fertiliser or timber in African, Caribbean and Pacific regions."

• http://www.tree-planting.com/tree-planting-4.htm
• http://www.treecanada.ca/publications/guide.htm
• UNEP’s Plant for the Planet – Billion Tree Campaign
• The Ecokids website has games and activities, homework help, have your say, contests and a blog, as well as great information about tree planting.
• TreeCanada has some great resources aimed at kids and teachers.