Evaluating and predicting black locust biomass production on reclaimed surface mines in Kentucky
Conference
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· Univ. Ky., Off. Eng. Serv., (Bull.); (United States)
OSTI ID:5288202
Investigation of 85 sites reclaimed with black locust (Robinia pseudoacacia L.) in eastern Kentucky revealed that 2- to 14-year old unmanaged stands produced yields of 3 to 53 mt/ha. Biomass prediction equations have been developed for individual trees and sites to give an assessment of present and future stand yields. Spoil analysis indicates a beneficial effect of this nitrogen-fixing species on soil development with regard to stand age. Three site productivity classes were established to provide reclamation personnel with predictions of future black locust biomass production on surface mine spoil.
- Research Organization:
- Univ. of Kentucky, Lexington
- OSTI ID:
- 5288202
- Report Number(s):
- CONF-801263-
- Conference Information:
- Journal Name: Univ. Ky., Off. Eng. Serv., (Bull.); (United States)
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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