Growth of 11 introduced tree species on selected forest sites in Hawaii

Michael G Buck; Roger H. Imoto

doi:10.2737/PSW-RP-169

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Growth of 11 introduced tree species on selected forest sites in Hawaii

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Authors:

Michael G Buck, Roger H. Imoto

Year:

1982

Type:

Research Paper

Station:

Pacific Southwest Research Station

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.2737/PSW-RP-169

Source:

Res. Paper PSW-RP-169. Berkeley, CA: Pacific Southwest Forest and Range Experiment Station, Forest Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture; 12 p

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Abstract

Growth and volume data for trees on 25 plots reprsenting 11 introduced species in Hawaii were recorded during a 21-year period. Tree were measured at about 5-year intervals to determine overall growth and stand development. The sites selected were considered better-than-average in terms of elevation, amount of precipitation, and soil quality. Except for redwood, stands were unmanaged. The data reported suggest that 10 tree species can grow fast enough to warrant more extensive plantings for timber or wood fiber production.

Keywords

Hawaii, Pinus, Eucalyptus, growth, biomass, hardwoods

Citation

Buck, Michael G.; Imoto, Roger H. 1982. Growth of 11 introduced tree species on selected forest sites in Hawaii. Res. Pap. PSW-RP-169. Berkeley, CA: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Pacific Southwest Forest and Range Experiment Station. 12 p.