A Simple Planting Technique for Re-establishing Trees Where Frequent Inundation OccursThomas W. Dreschel 1, Eric A. Cline 1
1South Florida Water Management District
This protocol describes a simple, cost-effective tree planting technique for restoring degraded Everglades tree islands that experience inundation. The design creates an island (pop-up) which floats initially and adds elevation to promote tree survival and growth under flooded conditions.