Summary:
Published in The Forestry Chronicle 89(1): 32-41
There is a growing interest in fast-growing hybrid poplar and willow plantations in Canada. This interest can be explained both by the rapid growth rate and high yield potential of this type of production system. However, their establishment and maintenance require considerable investments. Research efforts on productivity comparisons between different clones or species, breeding, physiology, nutrition, silviculture, pest management, harvesting methods, social and economic issues and industrial transformation contribute to maximizing fibre production and minimizing production costs. The objective of this paper is to briefly describe a number of current or recently completed research studies on fast-growing hybrid poplar and willow plantations and to discuss their utility and impacts for practical applications.
Sector(s):
Forests
Catégorie(s):
Scientific Article
Theme(s):
Forest Genetics, Forestry Research, Forests, Silviculture
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Author(s):
LAROCQUE, G.R., A.DESROCHERS, M LARCHEVÊQUE, F. TREMBLAY, J. BEAULIEU, A. MOSSELER, J.E. MAJOR, S. GAUSSIRAN, B.R. THOMAS, D. SIDDERS, P. PÉRINET, J. KORT, M. LABRECQUE, P. SAVOIE, S. MASSE, O.T.BOUMAN, D.KAMELCHUK, L.BENOMAR, T.MAMASHITA and P.GAGNÉ
Year of publication:
2013
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Keyword(s):
Salix, Populus, forest tree improvement, silviculture and yield of plantations, hybrid poplar, willow, plantation, short-rotation forestry, field application