Editing Tree planting (section)

===United States===
Hand planting is the most widely practiced planting method in the United States. Hand planting is possible on most terrain, in most soil conditions, and around obstacles. Equipment for hand planting is inexpensive, but hand planting is labor-intensive resulting in costs that are generally 20% to 50% greater than those of machine planting.<ref>{{cite journal |last1=Lowman |first1=Ben |title=Tree Planting Equipment |journal=Stocking Standards and Reforestation Methods for Alaska Proceedings of the Alaska Reforestation Council April 29, 1999 Workshop |date=1999 |volume=Misc Publication 99-8 |page=74}}</ref>{{Obsolete source|date=October 2024}} Hand planting is an attractive option for landowners and conservation organizations planting small acreages; especially if volunteer labor is available. Seedling survival rates will vary based on planters' experience levels. In the U.S., common hand planting tools include dibbles, mattocks, augers, and hoedads<ref>{{cite web |title=Forest Landowners Guide to Tree Planting Success |url=https://extension.psu.edu/forest-landowners-guide-to-tree-planting-success |website=PennState Extension |access-date=10 February 2021 |archive-date=12 February 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210212220159/https://extension.psu.edu/forest-landowners-guide-to-tree-planting-success |url-status=live }}</ref> that are paired with a hip or shoulder harness style planting bag.

Machine planting is another common planting method in the United States. Equipment and transportation costs are such that machine planting is generally used for larger acreages where reduced labor cost and high planting productivity are desired. Machine planting is generally restricted to reasonably level terrain with good soil and limited obstacles. While machine planting is most often associated with plantation silviculture in the Southeast and Upper Midwest, it has been used in [[ecological restoration]]. Machine planting was used for forest restoration on Alaska's Kenai Peninsula following a large scale Spruce Bark Beetle outbreak in the 1990s.<ref>{{cite journal |last1=Peterson |first1=Al |last2=Charton |first2=Jason |title=Advantages and Disadvantages of Machine Planting in South-Central Alaska |journal=Stocking Standards and Reforestation Methods for Alaska Proceedings of the Alaska Reforestation Council April 29, 1999 Workshop |date=1999 |volume=Misc Publication 99-8 |page=68}}</ref> 

[[Trees for the Future]] and [[Plant With Purpose]] are non-profit organizations based in the U.S. that plant trees in developing countries to improve land management.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.plant-trees.org/ |title=Trees for the Future |publisher=Plant-trees.org |access-date=2013-12-21 |archive-date=2010-07-07 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100707051700/http://www.plant-trees.org/resources/data.htm |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.plantwithpurpose.org/ |title=Plant With Purpose |publisher=Plant With Purpose |access-date=2013-12-21 |archive-date=2013-11-22 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131122125948/http://www.plantwithpurpose.org/ |url-status=live }}</ref> Other organizations that plant trees in the United States include:
* [[American Forests]]
* Planting Shade: Student run non-profit based in Virginia Beach. Gives citizens the resources to plant trees in their own backyard and other residential areas.{{Cn|date=October 2024}}
* [[Arbor Day Foundation]]<ref>[http://www.arborday.org/replanting/ "Replanting,"] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120619034128/http://www.arborday.org/replanting/ |date=2012-06-19 }} Arbor Day Foundation.</ref>
* [[Nature Conservancy]]
* Plant-it 2020<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.plantit2020.org/index.html/ |title=Plant-it 2020 |access-date=2012-07-07 |archive-date=2012-06-09 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120609055655/http://plantit2020.org/index.html |url-status=live }}</ref>
* [[USDA Forest Service]] "Plant-A-Tree" program in which a person can donate to plant trees in the National Forests.<ref>[http://www.fs.fed.us/faq/#question9/ "Plant-A-Tree" program] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120717061456/http://www.fs.fed.us/faq/#question9/ |date=2012-07-17 }}, USDA Forest Service</ref>
* Our City Forest<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ourcityforest.org/ |title=Our City Forest |access-date=2013-12-12 |archive-date=2013-12-04 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131204113550/http://www.ourcityforest.org/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
* [http://www.treefolks.org TreeFolks] empowers central Texans to build stronger communities through planting and caring for trees. Since 1989, TreeFolks has planted over 1.5 million trees in parks, neighborhoods, and natural areas throughout central Texas.{{Cn|date=October 2024}}