**4. Transplantation of trees in campus of Bartn University (case study)**

Transplantation processes of large trees in Campus of Bartn University were analyzed in this study. The aim of this study was to ensure a modern appearance and qualification to Campus of Bartn University in terms of plantal arrangement. A commission was formed by Deanship of Faculty of Forestry. Necessary literature review and field analysis studies were done by the commission and some alternative projects were prepared. At the end of the meeting with deanship, the most proper project in terms of practicability and cost was chosen. The chosen project was detailed and prepared for application. Mechanic tree mover was rented from Karabük Municipality. The project was applied on May 2004 and transplantation of 10 plants that were of 6 species was completed.

**Material:** Faculty of Forestry has been put into service on 1993-94 academic years. Campus was built at Gaffar district, Ağdac Village, Bartn approximately 5.5 km distanced from city center on 1.14 hectare land. 900 m village road on Bartn-Kozcağz highway was used for going to the campus.

*Pinus pinea* L. plantation in Boğaz district situated in Bartn Central Forestry Operation Directorate was the area on which working area existed; transplantation process, removal and plantation of trees were carried out on this area. Application area, plantation, was an inclined land on the right side of campus entrance, situated at the north of library building in Faculty of Forestry. The area was approximately 450 m².

Campus's map section in 1/500 scaled base map was used in order to draw the project and determine the definite boundaries of application area; digital camera was used in order to view the sections of transplantation process in the area.

**Method:** The method used in this study can be summarized as:

	- Digging of the pit in which plants will be placed,
	- Completing removal and transfer processes of plants,

Private Plantation Techniques 343

*Cedrus libani* A. Rich., 1 *Prunus avium* L. and *Malus floribunda* Sieb. were chosen to be planted

The *Picea punges* Engelm. that was placed at the north of Bartn University public housing, at the south of information building in Faculty of Forestry was a decorative species, but it had lost its aesthetical aspect in the area. Because of this, in order to use the tree more aesthetically, it was determined that it should be transplanted. North side of plant was

Stone pine grows in the Mediterranean countries and their picturesque shape of straight trunk and domed crown. Leaves are in pairs (Brain and Valerie Proudley, 1976). This tree grows in native to south-west Europe around the Mediterranean to Greece and Asia. The seeds are eaten raw, roasted like peanuts or added to stews a ragout, a traditional Italian dish. Remains of husks have been found in Roman camps in Britain, indicating a long history of their use. Height may reach 30 m (100 ft) but in the open it forms a much lower umbrella-shaped tree. Flowers open in June, males golden and clustered, females pale yellowish green, about 1-2 cm (1/2 in) long. Cones are large, about 2-5 cm (5 in) long and heavy. They remain closed for 3 years. Needles are dark green, thick, slightly twisted and pointed. They are in pairs and often rather sparse. Bark is reddish brown with deep dark

marked with oil color and it was transplanted according to these marks.

**4.2 Characteristics of the species used in the transplantation** 

Fig. 9. *Pinus pinea* L. plantation in.Boğaz district, Bartn, Turkey.

*Pinus pinea* L. (Stone pine or umbrella pine):

cracks forming long plates (Roger, 1979).

(Figure 9, 10 and 11).


A study group was formed by Deanship of Faculty of Forestry in order to carry out transplantations. At the end of the meetings held in the group and with Deanship authorities, processes and necessities were determined. Application process started after determining the priority of these necessities and processes.

#### **4.1 Transplantation process in campus of Bartn University**

It was determined that the plants that had been planted during ten years history of Faculty of Forestry would be transplanted as they couldn't create a beautiful effect; especially big sized plants should be transplanted in order to increase the scenery quality of the faculty. In this context, meetings were done with Karabük Municipality and tree mover was rented for two days in order to use it in transplantation process.

#### **4.1.1 Determination of the transplantation area**

We can classify the factors that play role in the process of choosing field:

Soil characters of species that will be brought to the field,

Enable the mechanic tree mover to enter the field and make transplantation easily,

Choosing the best places for plants in terms of aesthetical and functional aspects,

By taking these criterions into consideration, the area of the campus transplantation area was determined to be: At the north of the library building, southwest of former Forest Engineering and Forest Industrial Engineering building, northwest of Landscape Engineering and Vocational School of Higher Education and the area on the right side of campus entrance was chosen.

#### **4.1.2 Choosing plants**

Time is crucial in transplantation process. The plant that is removed should be transferred to the plantation area as soon as possible. This is why, the species that would be brought to campus were chosen in meetings held with Bartn Forestry Operation Directorate. Chosen areas were in the area that belonged to Bartn Central Forestry Operation Directorate, Boğaz district *Pinus pinea* L. plantation. Special importance was given in order to enable mechanic tree mover move freely; the chosen area was a level land as much as possible, there were no other plant species that were very close to the working area.

While choosing the species, it was very important to choose plants whose habitats were similar with the area that they will be planted; on the other hand, their colors, forms, texture and line of these plants were very important in terms of creating the desired effect in the field.

Removal and planting, namely transplantation of some species of trees are easier than the others. Tree species that have shallow roots with hairy, thin and compact root systems are more successfully transplanted than the species that have thin roots and taproots which go deep in the soil. But if the maintenance of the species which have thin root and taproot system is done carefully, they can be transplanted successfully and they can live long. By taking these criterions into consideration, at the end of researches and analysis in Boğaz district *Pinus pinea* plantation it was determined that 3 *Pinus pinea* L., 1 *Pinus nigra* Arnold., 3

A study group was formed by Deanship of Faculty of Forestry in order to carry out transplantations. At the end of the meetings held in the group and with Deanship authorities, processes and necessities were determined. Application process started after

It was determined that the plants that had been planted during ten years history of Faculty of Forestry would be transplanted as they couldn't create a beautiful effect; especially big sized plants should be transplanted in order to increase the scenery quality of the faculty. In this context, meetings were done with Karabük Municipality and tree mover was rented for

Planting plants,

campus entrance was chosen.

**4.1.2 Choosing plants** 

Maintenance of plants that were transplanted.

determining the priority of these necessities and processes.

two days in order to use it in transplantation process.

Soil characters of species that will be brought to the field,

other plant species that were very close to the working area.

**4.1.1 Determination of the transplantation area** 

**4.1 Transplantation process in campus of Bartn University** 

We can classify the factors that play role in the process of choosing field:

Enable the mechanic tree mover to enter the field and make transplantation easily, Choosing the best places for plants in terms of aesthetical and functional aspects,

By taking these criterions into consideration, the area of the campus transplantation area was determined to be: At the north of the library building, southwest of former Forest Engineering and Forest Industrial Engineering building, northwest of Landscape Engineering and Vocational School of Higher Education and the area on the right side of

Time is crucial in transplantation process. The plant that is removed should be transferred to the plantation area as soon as possible. This is why, the species that would be brought to campus were chosen in meetings held with Bartn Forestry Operation Directorate. Chosen areas were in the area that belonged to Bartn Central Forestry Operation Directorate, Boğaz district *Pinus pinea* L. plantation. Special importance was given in order to enable mechanic tree mover move freely; the chosen area was a level land as much as possible, there were no

While choosing the species, it was very important to choose plants whose habitats were similar with the area that they will be planted; on the other hand, their colors, forms, texture and line

Removal and planting, namely transplantation of some species of trees are easier than the others. Tree species that have shallow roots with hairy, thin and compact root systems are more successfully transplanted than the species that have thin roots and taproots which go deep in the soil. But if the maintenance of the species which have thin root and taproot system is done carefully, they can be transplanted successfully and they can live long. By taking these criterions into consideration, at the end of researches and analysis in Boğaz district *Pinus pinea* plantation it was determined that 3 *Pinus pinea* L., 1 *Pinus nigra* Arnold., 3

of these plants were very important in terms of creating the desired effect in the field.

*Cedrus libani* A. Rich., 1 *Prunus avium* L. and *Malus floribunda* Sieb. were chosen to be planted (Figure 9, 10 and 11).

The *Picea punges* Engelm. that was placed at the north of Bartn University public housing, at the south of information building in Faculty of Forestry was a decorative species, but it had lost its aesthetical aspect in the area. Because of this, in order to use the tree more aesthetically, it was determined that it should be transplanted. North side of plant was marked with oil color and it was transplanted according to these marks.
