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Increasing the productivity of short-rotation Populus plantations. Final report

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/629422· OSTI ID:629422
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  1. Forest Service, Olympia, WA (United States). Pacific Northwest Research Station
This final report represents the culmination of eight years of biological research devoted to increasing the productivity of short rotation plantations of Populus trichocarpa and Populus hybrids in the Pacific Northwest. Studies provide an understanding of tree growth, stand development and biomass yield at various spacings, and how patterns differ by Populus clone in monoclonal and polyclonal plantings. Also included is some information about factors related to wind damage in Populus plantings, use of leaf size as a predictor of growth potential, and approaches for estimating tree and stand biomass and biomass growth. Seven research papers are included which provide detailed methods, results, and interpretations on these topics.
Research Organization:
Dept. of Agriculture Forest Service, Pacific Northwest Research Station, Olympia, WA (United States); Oak Ridge National Lab., TN (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE Assistant Secretary for Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Washington, DC (United States)
DOE Contract Number:
AC05-96OR22464
OSTI ID:
629422
Report Number(s):
ORNL/M--5943; ON: DE98003777
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English