Cultural Treatment of Selected Species for Woody Biomass Production in the Pacific Northwest : Final Report for the Period August 1, 1978 - September 30, 1984.

Technical Report · Thu Nov 01 04:00:00 EST 1984

OSTI ID:6025274

Schroeder, Paul R

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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