Silviculture

Apical applies the best silvicultural practices to develop superior quality, cost effective and sustainable products.

• Mechanical soil preparation with forestry plough along the planting lines
• Pre-planting weed control
• Timely planting with quality plants, 500-1000 trees/ha depending on genetic material and site characteristics
• Start-up fertilizer and maintenance fertilizer in selected sites
• Repeated pruning operations up to 7 meters
• 2-3 thinnings before final harvest at age 18-25 years