1. Monthly Monitoring
Objective: Catch early problems and maintain optimal growth conditions.
Tasks:
- Seedling and Young Tree Health
- Inspect for pests (aphids, mealybugs, caterpillars) and diseases (leaf spot, damping-off).
- Check leaf color, new growth, and wilting.
- Soil Moisture & Irrigation
- Measure soil moisture; adjust watering frequency as needed.
- Inspect irrigation systems (drip lines, sprinklers) for blockages or leaks.
- Weed Control & Mulching
- Remove emerging weeds.
- Replenish mulch layer around seedlings and young trees.
- Fertilization & Soil Amendments
- Apply compost teas or organic fertilizers if needed.
- Monitor plant response to previous applications.
- Pruning & Canopy Maintenance
- Check for dead or diseased branches.
- Light pruning for seedlings or young trees as necessary.
2. Quarterly Monitoring
Objective: Track growth trends, soil fertility, and prepare for seasonal interventions.
Tasks:
- Growth Assessment
- Measure height, stem diameter, and canopy spread.
- Record growth data for trend analysis and ROI projection.
- Soil & Nutrient Analysis
- Check pH, texture, and organic matter.
- Adjust fertility management plan (compost, mycorrhizae, organic amendments).
- Pest & Disease Survey
- Conduct systematic inspection for pest outbreaks or disease hotspots.
- Apply biological or organic controls if needed.
- Resin-Induction Preparations (if applicable)
- Identify mature trees suitable for inoculation or wounding.
- Prepare inoculants or equipment.
- Irrigation & Drainage Check
- Inspect water distribution, drainage channels, and water-holding capacity.
3. Annual Monitoring
Objective: Long-term planning, plantation health audit, and productivity evaluation.
Tasks:
- Comprehensive Health Audit
- Evaluate overall tree survival, canopy health, and structural integrity.
- Identify trees for resin induction, replanting, or culling.
- Soil Fertility & Carbon Assessment
- Conduct complete soil analysis for macronutrients and micronutrients.
- Optional: measure carbon sequestration or biomass for carbon credit projects.
- Pest & Disease Management Review
- Analyze pest and disease incidence trends.
- Adjust integrated pest management strategies.
- Yield & Productivity Evaluation
- Assess resin yield potential, growth rates, and wood quality.
- Update management plans, pruning schedules, and fertilization programs.
- Plantation Record-Keeping & Planning
- Maintain detailed records of planting dates, interventions, pest incidents, and growth data.
- Prepare for next year’s planting, maintenance, and resin induction activities.
Key Takeaways
- Monthly: Focus on early detection of pests, diseases, and irrigation/weed management.
- Quarterly: Assess growth, soil fertility, and readiness for resin induction.
- Annual: Audit plantation health, evaluate productivity, and plan for next year.
- A structured monitoring schedule ensures high survival, optimal growth, and maximum resin yield.