...to this

..but it wasn't. Conifers such as these Cypresses only have shallow roots so they came out quickly. (This is also why conifers are prone to being blown over, and can't stabilise the soil like native broadleaf trees can.)
We then put in posts and netting to keep out the rabbits. (The mesh should be not more than 25mm)

The tree nursery was now ready to be planted up.