What Is A Pine Tree?
A pine is any conifer tree or shrub in the genus Pinus of the family Pinaceae. Pinus is the sole genus in the subfamily Pinoideae. The World Flora Online created by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew and Missouri Botanical Garden accepts 187 species names of pines as current, together with more synonyms.
How Much Is A Mature Pine Tree In Uganda?
It is an investment where you keep your money growing on trees, and after a period of at least six years, a single tree can fetch you about Shs200,000 – Shs250,000 since large timber of 6X2 or 12X1 inches can be got from the pole.
How Do You Grow A Pine Tree In Uganda?
Collect seeds by holding pinecones upside down and shaking gently.
Put the seeds in water.
Dry the seeds and put them in an airtight container until planting season (December or early January).
Fill a small pot with soil.
Place a seed just beneath the soil’s surface.
What Is The Value Of A Mature Pine Tree In Uganda?
The value of pine trees in the forest or in a plantation can be appraised by a Consulting Forester. Pine timber generally sells for less than ten cents per board foot. So, a big pine tree might be worth UGX 113292.96. However, on a big well-managed plantation, that could add up to significant value on a per-acre basis.
What Is The Spacing For Pine Trees In Uganda?
In general, most evergreen conifers, including pines, grow best if spaced between 6 and 12 feet apart. Trees spaced less than 6 feet apart will probably require thinning. Trees spaced further than 12 feet apart will require more effort in weed control.
How Can I Make My Pine Tree Grow Faster In Uganda?
The most obvious and probably the easiest way for a pine tree to grow faster is to add fertilizer. To pick the fertilizer best suited to your pine’s needs, a soil test is a good way to go. This helps you know how you need to amend the soil and what nutrients the plant needs most.
How Long Does Pine Tree Take To Mature In Uganda?
Pine and Eucalyptus are the most feasible trees to grow in Uganda. They are relatively high value given the time they take to mature. Pine takes 15-18 years to mature, Eucalyptus 10 years. Other tree species include Mahogany (40 years), Muvule (40 years), Musizi (15 years).
Are Pine Trees A Good Investment In Uganda?
Southern pine reforestation can be an excellent long-term investment even under conservative management assumptions. Many landowners regularly invest in other long-term investments such as individual retirement accounts (IRAs), stocks, and bonds but forego the likely chance to earn high returns from timber production.
How Many Pine Trees Can Be Planted In An Acre In Uganda?
Current planting techniques typically use seedling densities somewhere between 450 and 550 trees per acre. More or fewer seedlings may be planted based on landowner objectives. A minimum of 500 pine seedlings per acre is required for participation in many federal assistance programs.
How Long Before Pine Trees Can Be Harvested In Uganda?
Many landowners plant pines with the intention of harvesting them at some point in the future. When pulpwood markets are favorable, a complete stand harvest within 15 to 20 years is possible and may bring an acceptable return.