In:
Schweizerische Zeitschrift fur Forstwesen, Swiss Forestry Society, Vol. 159, No. 6 ( 2008-06-01), p. 133-139
Abstract:
Tree species with rapid early growth that can be propagated easily and that show good coppicing ability are the most suitable species for the establishment of short-term rotation plantations. Depending on the site conditions, central European species of the genera Populus L. and Salix L. are recommended. In conditions with a limited water supply, Robinia pseudoacacia L. is more suitable. The success of short-term rotation plantations depends on optimal site preparation and early spring planting of the cuttings/plants as important preconditions. Primarily, during the first year of the rotation cycle effective weed control, protection from browsing, and other management measures are needed. Due to the productive and fast growing poplar and willow species' requirements for high quality site conditions in respect to radiation, nutrients and soil water availability, former farmland with adequate to good nutrition availability and sufficient water supply is particularly suitable. During the vegetation period, precipitation should reach at least 300 mm; however, less precipitation can be compensated by capillary rise from groundwater into the rooting zone. Results from test plantations show that growth increments may reach 6 to 10 t/ha/yr (dry biomass) for willow and 6 t/ha/yr for locust on favorable sites. For poplar grown under dense stand conditions, annual growth increments may significantly exceed 10 t/ha/yr.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
0036-7818
,
2235-1469
DOI:
10.3188/szf.2008.0133
Language:
English
Publisher:
Swiss Forestry Society
Publication Date:
2008
detail.hit.zdb_id:
2323634-6
detail.hit.zdb_id:
2916073-X
SSG:
23
