Species trials for biomass plantations in Hawaii: a first appraisal. Forest Service research paper (Final)
Technical Report
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OSTI ID:6139492
Fast-growing trees producing high-density wood are required to justify from an exonomic standpoint short rotation biomass plantations. Nine species trials were established on five sub-tropical sites on the island of Hawaii. Survival and growth of 27 introduced species and the native Acacia koa were appraised at one or more locations, for periods from 24 to 60 months. Performance varied greatly, within, and between all species tested. Eucalyptus saligna and E. grandis usually proved to be the species best adapted to well drained sites. Most failures a-d unsatisfactory performances related to harsh site conditions, such as low soil fertility, droughts, and high winds.
- Research Organization:
- Forest Service, Berkeley, CA (USA). Pacific Southwest Forest and Range Experiment Station
- OSTI ID:
- 6139492
- Report Number(s):
- PB-86-103728/XAB; FSRP-PSW-176
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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