More wood of better quality: intensive silviculture with rapid-growth improved Eucalyptus spp. for pulpwood

Conference · Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 1980 · Tappi; (United States)

OSTI ID:6981043

Campinhos, E Jr

The early forests planted using Brazilian Eucalyptus seeds produced great variability in the volume of wood. In the specific case of E. saligna, there was an inability of the species to adapt itself to the local ecological system. It was obvious that new silvicultural techniques should be developed and also new species and provenances, capable of adapting to the region, should be identified. The objective was to improve wood volume yields as well as to produce a better pulp quality. The research and development work has been more successful than anticipated mainly because of the new technique of rooting cuttings developed by Aracruz, which allows propagation of vigorous parent trees, including hybrids. The production of improved seeds has also been developed. A good genetic base has been established to guarantee continuous improvement for production of seedlings to be used in routine plantations. The first results have already enabled good gains in volume, wood density, cellulose content and resistance to disease.

• OSTI ID: 6981043
• Journal Information: Tappi; (United States), Conference: Tappi annual meeting, Atlanta, GA, USA, 25 Feb 1980
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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