Forestry operations depend on the continuous supply of healthy tree seedlings. Seedlings are small trees grown from seeds in nurseries. To provide healthy seedlings, chemicals are applied to the soil in a procedure called soil fumigation. One of the most effective chemicals used is methyl bromide. The scientist in this study studied potential alternatives to the use of methyl bromide. You’ll notice the articles in this first edition of Natural Inquirer are structured differently than articles no Topics: Engineering and Forest Products, Fungicide, Herbicide, Methyl Bromide, Ozone Layer, Plant Nurseries, Soil.