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Re: Precipitation and exotics



> I am currently searching for data on the recommended lower limits of
> precipitation for use af the following exotics:
>
> Eucalyputus globulus
> Pinus radiata
> Cypressus sp.

In SE Australia P. radiata requires at least 600mm/year

> Also other special constraint relating to these species are relevant for
> me, such as: Soil nutrient content (min. values), altitude limits,
> temperature amplitudes (rec. min/max.), drought sensititivty.
>
> Can anyone tell my where to obtain such information?

See http://www.erin.gov.au/land/forests/cra/vic/eastgipp/res_econ/res4.html for soil, slope, rainfall requirements for hardwood and P. radiata plantations.

Cheers,
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Don Glasco
Regional Information Section
Environmental Resources Information Network (ERIN)
Department of Environment, Sport and Territories
GPO Box 636  CANBERRA  ACT  2601   AUSTRALIA
Phone:   +61 6 274 1476     Fax:   +61 6 274 1333
Internet:   donald@erin.gov.au
http://www.erin.gov.au/land/forests/forests.html
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