Exotics for hardwood timber production in the southeastern United States

E. C. Franklin

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Exotics for hardwood timber production in the southeastern United States

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Authors:

E. C. Franklin

Year:

1978

Type:

Scientific Journal

Station:

Southern Research Station

Source:

Proceedings 2nd Symposium Southeastern Hardwoods

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Abstract

Several species of eucalypts as well as European black alder show promise as exotic hardwood pulpwood species. Each meets the following important requirements: (1) has fast growth rate on typical all-weather logging sites of moderate to poor quality,(2) produces genetically improved seed with management (3) does not produce potentially noxious seedling populations in the wild, and (4) yields good quality pulp by conventional processes.

Keywords

Eucalyptus grandis, E camaldulensis, E macarthurii, E nova-anglica, E robusta, E tereticorni, E viminalis, Alnus glutinosa, provenance testing, site selection, fertilization

Citation

Franklin, E. C. 1978. Exotics for hardwood timber production in the southeastern United States. In: Proceedings 2nd Symposium Southeastern Hardwoods; 1978; Atlanta, GA: 171-179.