Aanplant

Aanplant is a Dutch term referring to the act of planting vegetation, or more broadly the establishment of a new plant stand. The noun is formed from aan (on, to) and planten (to plant). The term is used in several fields, including forestry, horticulture, agriculture, and urban planning, to describe the introduction of young plants at a site where they will grow.

In forestry and silviculture, aanplant denotes establishing a stand by planting nursery-raised seedlings or transplants, as opposed to natural regeneration. It is part of the broader establishment phase, which may include site preparation, weed control, mulching, protection against animals, and initial watering. In horticulture and orchard management, aanplant refers to setting out young trees, shrubs, or vines after propagation in a nursery. In urban environments, it can describe the planting of street trees and other vegetation as part of greening projects.

Common considerations for aanplant include site selection, soil preparation, species suitability, spacing, planting depth, and timing. Post-plant care such as irrigation, fertilization, protection, and monitoring influence survival and early growth. Outcomes are typically reported as stocking density (plants per hectare) and survival rate after a defined period.

The term emphasizes establishment rather than ongoing cultivation, and may appear in environmental restoration programs, agricultural subsidies, and forestry planning.