Title:
Biomass Production of Native Willow Short Rotation Coppice in Four Three-Year Rotation Cycles
Author(s):
Bubeník, J., Weger, J.
Document(s):
Paper
Abstract:
The article comprises the results of an evaluation of a 12-year experimental plantation with clones of native willows and their natural hybrids (Salix alba, Salix × rubens, Salix viminalis a Salix × smithiana), which were grown in 3-year rotation on a locality with suitable growing conditions. Biomass yield from four harvests along with tree height, number and diameter of stems and survival rate were measured. Yields were statistically evaluated and significant differences were found. The four best willow clones reached average yields of13.1-18.9 t(DM)/ha/year throughout the experiment. It can be concluded from the results obtained that on suitable sites, native willows can reach high biomass yields that are comparable with those of foreign cultivars of poplar and willow grown in similar conditions.
Keywords:
biomass, short rotation forestry (SRF), willow, yield
Topic:
Biomass Resources
Subtopic:
Energy crops (session 5)
Event:
19th European Biomass Conference and Exhibition
Session:
VP1.3.21
Pages:
609 - 611
ISBN-13:
978-88-89407-55-4
ISBN-10:
88-89407-55-7
Paper DOI:
10.5071/19thEUBCE2011-VP1.3.21
Price:
FREE
