Application of sugar maple and black locust to the biomass/energy plantation concept. Final report, April 1984
Technical Report
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OSTI ID:5294302
Forests in the Upper Lakes States region, composed predominantly of sugar maple and red maple with a large number of stems in small diameter classes, were evaluated for conversion to biomass/energy plantations. The study included examining the use of black locust as an interplant species to improve maple productivity. Available water and phosphorus were found to be highly correlated with site index and biomass on the sites. Skidding of trees with tops intact caused widespread disruption of forest floor horizons. Natural coppice regrowth on all sites was poor. Results indicate it is not feasible to coppice natural stands of northern hardwoods on a 4-year rotation. Survival of interplanted black locust was very poor due to susceptibility to frost. The potential of black locust as a biomass species for SRIC plantations was demonstrated by the exceptional growth of surviving individuals. A provenance trial of 20 seed sources showed variability in frost resistance among seed sources. Data is presented on the wood characteristics of seven northern hardwoods species show that young sprouts have higher moisture content, seasonal moisture content variation, higher extractive and ash content, a lower specific gravity and lower thermal stability. All species evaluated are comparable in terms of major chemical composition, caloric values, and extent of gasification. 111 refs., 11 figs., 35 tabs.
- Research Organization:
- Michigan Technological Univ., Houghton (USA). Dept. of Forestry
- DOE Contract Number:
- AC05-84OR21400
- OSTI ID:
- 5294302
- Report Number(s):
- ORNL/Sub-81-9058/3; ON: DE86015940
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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