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    Why we mulch
    Mulching is the covering of the top soil with dry grass or leaves and there are a lot of reasons why this is done. In managing planted trees, mulching is an important activity because it has many functions which include; Providing a layer of protection to the tree from weeds and grasses, helps retain moisture […]
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    How to check for tree pests
    Just like crops, trees are also affected by pests and proper diagnosis is key in insect pest management. When diagnosing for pests, check on the leaves and these should ideally be fully formed and green. If there are edges that are brown or leaves spots, areas that look like they have been eaten away, these […]
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    Principles of avocado canopy management
    Avocadoes are one of the fruits whose production commercially is increasing day by day. Canopy management is vital in maximizing productivity of the avocado trees. If left unpruned, avocadoes soon become over grown with dark overgrown unproductive canopies. Smaller trees are safer, easier to pick and easier to manage. Flowers and fruits develop best in […]
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    Six weed control techniques
    Weeds retard the growth of trees in a forest the same way that they retard growth of crops in the garden hence need to be controlled. Weeds in the forest can be controlled by a number of techniques which include; the scrape and paint where a knife or a scraper tool is used to scrape […]
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    Selecting Sprinklers for Nursery Production
    As selection of appropriate sprinkler a crucial part in irrigation system, factors to consider for overhead irrigation are pressure system. Similarly, flow rate of sprinkler determines the size of block to be irrigated and number of sprinklers to be run simultaneously as pressure and flow rates require to be measured as located as near as […]
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    Tree planting
    Trees have many importances in nature and its an important practice to plant trees. Trees absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, provide habitat to wild animals and they also offer shade. When planning to plant trees, think about your goal of wether your planting a few trees near your house or filling up a gap […]
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    What is afforestation
    Afforestation is the process of planting completely new forests where there was no tree cover at all. The planted forest can create new habitats for wildlife, create jobs and economic benefits to local communities and also increase the planet‘s capacity to absorb carbon dioxide. Afforestation takes three forms ie natural regeneration, commercial silviculture and agroforestry. […]
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    Constructing and repairing bee hives
    Bee hives are one of the most important equipments required in bee keeping and are of many types, the langstroth being one of them. The recognized bee space in all bee hives is between 8 to 10 mm and this allows bee keepers to place the frames in the hives such that the colonies can […]
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    Forest thinning benefits and tips
    Thinning is the selective removal of trees in a a forest. Thinning is important in forest management but it is important to know why its done and the factors that affect the choice of trees to be thinned. When your forest does not have vegetation at the ground, it is recommended that you do thinning, […]
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    Sustainable forest management – a way of combatting climate change
    Forests are vital components of the ecosystem when it comes to combatting climate change. Forests are the second largest carbon sinks after oceans and they sequester 19% of carbon emissions world wide. Forests and soil act as carbon sinks because they store atmospheric carbon dioxide during the process of photosynthesis. Importance of forests Forests play […]
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