A Blog Course of Beekeeping in Kenya
By David Okul August 31, 2019 This course unit is designed to enhance the learners’ knowledge on the science and art of beekeeping with special focus on beekeeping in Kenya.…
School-going Kenyan girls in a tree planting activity (Source: Elitre https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/c/c3/Kenyan_girls_plant_trees_%286310445412%29.jpg )
How to Plant Out Tree Seedlings in the Field
By David Okul August 2, 2019 A small fraction of trees planted each year survive. Poor planting out techniques could be the cause of the low survival rates. Planting Out…
Cuttings for Allanblackia tree seedlings (Source: World Agroforestry Centre)
Alternative to Seeds in a Tree Nursery
By David Okul August 1, 2019 It is not a must to use seeds in a tree nursery Foresters would recommend alternatives to seeds in some situations. However, in many…
Root-pruning is a common nursery operations practice that ensures that plants are strong.
Nursery Operations: Tree nursery records
By David OkulAugust 1, 2019 Record keeping and nursery management Nursery managementTree nursery records are key components for a good nursery management. We have learned of various practices in a…
Root-pruning is a common nursery operations practice that ensures that plants are strong.
Nursery Operations: Pricking Out, Shading, Watering, Weeding, Root Pruning, and Hardening Off
By David OkulJuly 30, 2019 Some common nursery operations that any nursery manager should do Now that you have planted your seeds in the nursery, let us focus on the…
Silviculture deals with the management of forests and tree stands according to specific objectives
Seed Collection Handling and Pretreatment
By David OkulJuly 29, 2019 Naturally, tree seeds have low germination and survival rates. But, in a nursery, the rates of many species can be improved by correct seed collection,…
Silviculture deals with the management of forests and tree stands according to specific objectives
Nursery Operations: Soil Collection and Mixing
By David OkulJuly 29, 2019 Soil makes the foundation of your tree nursery. Ensure you have good quality soil through impeccable soil collection and mixing techniques Soil collectionSoil collection and…
Silviculture deals with the management of forests and tree stands according to specific objectives
Nursery Operations: Starting a Tree Nursery
By David OkulJuly 29, 2019 A plan increases the chances of success of your tree nursery You may be wondering what it takes before starting a tree nursery. Don't worry,…
Silviculture deals with the management of forests and tree stands according to specific objectives
Define Silviculture in relations to forestry and silvics
By David OkulJuly 29, 2019 Silviculture is a key concept in forestry Every person who is a forestry student or enthusiast has come across the term silviculture. But, for some,…