<b title; <bFruit tree shelter project 2016/2017 : final report
Fruit tree shelter project 2016/2017 : final report
Summary: "The research goal of this project was to establish the transferability of a specific fruit tree shelter design from the Klondike Valley to the southern Yukon, specifically to learn about adjustments that might need to be made to account for variation in climate and ecology. Secondary goals were to expand the fruit production capacity of individual growers and provide accessible models of this growing method within the Whitehorse region. Three shelters were constructed by the proponent on three volunteer host sites and planted with two or more apple trees. Hosts were instructed on care during site visits throughout the season of 2016 and into the summer of 2017. Trees were assessed for overall health and growth following the winter of 2016. Although no temperature data was obtained, the lack of winter damage to any of the trees is a solid indication of the functionality of the shelters. As anticipated, spring management was important: lack of monitoring and ventilation led to early emergence from dormancy in one case and winter covering with a white tarp prevented this in another."
Author: Melton, Kim.
Date: 2017
Location: EMR Library