FORESTRY SAND 

 

 

Product performance is affected by many factors, including storage, method and conditions of application and use. User testing is ESSENTIAL to determine 
suitability of product for intended method of application and use. Target’s SOLE WARRANTY is that the product has been manufactured to specifications. No oral 
or written information or advice shall increase this warranty or create new warranties. Target’s SOLE LIABILITY is to replace product proved defective. In no event 
shall Target be liable for any consequential, indirect or other damages whether arising from negligence or otherwise. 
 

TARGET is a registered trade-mark of Quikrete Canada Holdings, Limited. Target Products Ltd. is an authorized licensee.

 

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PRODUCT

 

TARGET

®

 Forestry Sand is a well-graded, light grey, 

processed sand produced from our Abbotsford Plant, British 
Columbia. It contains mainly natural, uncrushed particles in the 
2 to 3 mm (No. 6 to No. 10 sieve) size range. Foreign material 
and dust are removed in a high temperature drying process by 
air aspirator and by screening. 
 

USES & ADVANTAGES

 

TARGET Forestry Sand is suitable for seed and planting 
operations requiring clean, free-draining sand. Current cultural 
practices show that most tree species benefit from a grit cover 
after sowing. The required thickness of this cover varies, but in 
general the cover depth should not exceed 6 mm (1/4") for 
small-seeded species and 9 mm (3/8") for large-seeded species. 

The main function of the grit is to keep the seed anchored during germination. The cover 
also protects the seed from direct sunlight and aids the moisture retention necessary for 
germination. Water and air are readily able to penetrate the sand, but moss and algae 
growth and the resultant adverse effects on germination and seedling growth are 
inhibited by the relatively inert sand particles. Crusting, which hinders water penetration, 
does not occur to any significant extent with TARGET Forestry Sand. Significant crusting 
often occurs with poorly graded sands. Because it is dry, dense, and evenly graded, 
TARGET Forestry Sand is easily applied and anchors the seed well. Perlite and 
vermiculite have proven to be poor seed covering materials because they have a light 
density and tend to blow off. 

Because TARGET Forestry Sand is chemically neutral it does not interfere with seedling 
nutrition programs. 

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES

 

Colour  Grey 
Grain Shape  

Sub-round 

Bulk Density  

100 lb/ft

3

    (1602 kg/m

3

) 

Hardness, Moh 

6 - 6.5 

Specific Gravity 

2.65 

Moisture Content 

<0.1% weight 

 

PACKAGING

 

TARGET Forestry Sand is available in 25 kg (55 lb) multi-wall paper bags, 1000 kg 
(2200 lb) and 1750 kg (3850 lb) bulk bags, and bulk handling systems.. 

 

Forestry Sand