Cultural Treatment of Selected Species for Woody Biomass Production in the Pacific Northwest : Final Report for the Period August 1, 1978 - September 30, 1984.
The project focused on six major objectives related not only to tree growth, but to other aspects of plantation management and operation in the Pacific Northwest as well: (1) determine the growth and yield of red alder (Alnus rubra) and black cottonwood (Populus trichocarpa) under a variety of cultural treatments and densities (tree spacing); (2) assess the interactions of soil characteristics and cultural treatments on fertility and biomass production; (3) assess the occurrence and effects of pests that may be associated with plantation management; (4) evaluate the applicability of a prototype whole-tree baling machine for handling biomass crops after harvest; (5) identify and quantify the thermal and physical characteristics of plantation-grown fuels; and (6) estimate the cost of producing plantation-grown fuels. 171 references, 35 figures, 40 tables.
- Research Organization:
- Seattle City Light, WA (USA)
- Sponsoring Organization:
- United States. Bonneville Power Administration.
- DOE Contract Number:
- FG79-78ET20593
- OSTI ID:
- 6025274
- Report Number(s):
- DOE/ET/20593-T4; ON: DE85006019
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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