Direct seeding trials of three major timber species in Hawaii

Gerald A. Waiters; Craig D. Whitesell

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Direct seeding trials of three major timber species in Hawaii

Informally Refereed

Authors:

Gerald A. Waiters, Craig D. Whitesell

Year:

1971

Type:

Research Note

Station:

Pacific Southwest Research Station

Source:

Res. Note PSW-RN-234. Berkeley, CA: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Pacific Southwest Forest and Range Experiment Station. 2 p

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Abstract

Trials are underway to detemine the feasibility of direct seeding timber species to specific sites. Three major timber species were direct seeded on a moist, cindery, low-elevation site on the island of Hawaii. After 1 year, West Indies mahogany and monkey-god had acceptable stocking; stocking of lemon-gum eucalyptus was considered poor. All thee species made rapid height growth. If more extensive trials result in similar stocking for West Indies mahogany and monkey-pod, direct seeding can be considered a feasible method for establishing forests of these two species.

Keywords

Eucalyptus citriodora, Pithecellobium saman, Swietenia mahogani, direct seeding, Hawaii, Nanawale Forest Reserve

Citation

Waiters, Gerald A.; Whitesell, Craig D. 1971. Direct seeding trials of three major timber species in Hawaii. Res. Note PSW-RN-234. Berkeley, CA: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Pacific Southwest Forest and Range Experiment Station. 2 p