A sapling retrieval apparatus coupled to a chassis, which extends in a fore-aft direction, includes ground-engaging supports to facilitate propelling the chassis. The sapling retrieval apparatus comprises a gripping unit for retrieving a linear row of saplings from a tray and releasing the row of saplings, a transfer unit, and an indexing unit. The transfer unit moves the released linear row of saplings to the indexing unit for individual delivery of a sapling for planting as the chassis is propelled.

A system for a high-efficiency planting operation for a work machine for planting saplings. The system comprises a conveying unit stores at least one tray of saplings and transports the tray of saplings towards a gripping unit. The gripping unit retrieves at least one sapling from the tray and release at least one sapling towards the indexing unit. The indexing unit is coupled to the gripping unit and individually releases a sapling for planting. A planting unit receives the sapling from the indexing unit and delivers the sapling into a ground. A sensing module is coupled to a plurality of sensors to detect a set of parameters and generates data input signals based on the parameters. A controller receives the data input signals and provides feedback to the conveying unit, the indexing unit or the planting unit to adjust one or more actuators in response to the data input signals.

A tree box for growing and transporting a tree includes sidewalls and a removable bottom panel. The bottom panel can be removed prior to replanting the tree. In some embodiments portions of the tree box are formed of a plastic material.

Provided herein are various embodiments of plant containers that facilitate removal of plants from body structures of the containers. In some embodiments, the plant containers include selectively detachable members that are configured to at least partially detach from the body structures to partition segments of the body structures from one another. In other exemplary embodiments, the plant containers include closures are configured to reversibly open and close to partition segments of the body structures from one another.

Methods to produce a spray-dried active tetrahydrocannabinol powder and/or cannabidiol powder are described. The methods include introducing a heated gas and a liquid mixture of water and active tetrahydrocannabinol and/or cannabidiol into a spray dryer and then separating powder from the spray-dryer in a two-step separation process. Counter-current spray dryers and co-current spray dryers are described followed by separation of the powders with a cyclone, filter, electrostatic precipitator, or sifter.

The present application discloses a production line for afforestation. The technical solution includes at least one mobile platform which has a living area formed thereon, a column disposed at the bottom thereof for forming a sunshade area under the mobile platform for cultivating seedlings, and a walking mechanism installed at the bottom of the column. The production line is convenient for the people to plant trees in the desert.

The present application discloses a production line for afforestation. The technical solution includes at least one mobile platform which has a living area formed thereon, a column disposed at the bottom thereof for forming a sunshade area under the mobile platform for cultivating seedlings, and a walking mechanism installed at the bottom of the column. The production line is convenient for the people to plant trees in the desert.

A protective tree tube has an elongated hollow body that is made of a biodegradable material, and has holes formed in the wall of the tube. The tube can be filled, at a bottom portion, with drainage material, and on top of the drainage material a planting material can be provided in which the root ball of a tree is placed. Upon placing the protective tree tube with the tree into a planting hole, the protective tree tube ca be buried and thereafter the tree will commence forming new rootage and become established.

A protective tree tube has an elongated hollow body that is made of a biodegradable material, and has holes formed in the wall of the tube. The tube can be filled, at a bottom portion, with drainage material, and on top of the drainage material a planting material can be provided in which the root ball of a tree is placed. Upon placing the protective tree tube with the tree into a planting hole, the protective tree tube ca be buried and thereafter the tree will commence forming new rootage and become established.

A tree box for growing and transporting a tree includes sidewalls and a removable bottom panel. The bottom panel can be removed prior to replanting the tree. In some embodiments portions of the tree box are formed of a plastic material.