METLA Project 3043

Short rotation forestry

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Duration: 1991-1994   Keywords: biomass plantations, heating value, nutrient requirements, root buds, short rotation forestry, sprouting

Objectives

Intensive biomass production systems based on short-rotations, sprouting tree species and high stand densities were investigated in this study. The aims were to study the early development and biomass production of both native decidious tree species and native and exotic willow species in sprout and seedling originated stands. Special weight in research was placed on the allocation of biomass and nutrients into different parts of trees (leaves, bark, stem, branches, roots). Also needs for fertilization were studied in order to make recommendations.

The development of sprout producing buds, their development and growth dynamics as well as factors affecting sprouting were studied. The effect of age, fertilization treatments and density on the heating value of willows (bark and wood) was studied.

Project leader: Hytönen, Jyrki
The Finnish Forest Research Institute, Kannus Research Station, PL 44 (Silmäjärventie 2) 69101 KANNUS
Phone: +358-(0)6-874 3205 Telefax: +358-(0)6-8743 201
E-mail: Jyrki.Hytonen@metla.fi

Other researchers: Ferm, Ari (1993), Nurmi, Juha, KA (1993-94), Paukkonen, Katri (1993), Saarsalmi, Anna, VA (1993-94)

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