Short-rotation plantations

Philip E. Pope; Jeffery O. Dawson

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Short-rotation plantations

Informally Refereed

Authors:

Philip E. Pope, Jeffery O. Dawson

Year:

1989

Type:

Other

Station:

Northern Research Station

Source:

In: Hutchinson, Jay G., ed. Central hardwood notes. St. Paul, MN.: U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, Forest Service, North Central Forest Experiment Station. 5.09

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Abstract

Short-rotation plantations offer several advantages over longer, more traditional rotations. They enhance the natural productivity of better sites and of tree species with rapid juvenile growth. Returns on investment are realized in a shorter period and the risk of loss is reduced compared with long term investments. Production of wood and fiber can be maximized by intensifying cultural treatments near a processing site, lessening transportation costs.

Parent Publication

Central hardwood notes

Citation

Pope, Philip E.; Dawson, Jeffery O. 1989. Short-rotation plantations. In: Hutchinson, Jay G., ed. Central hardwood notes. St. Paul, MN.: U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, Forest Service, North Central Forest Experiment Station. 5.09