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Title:

Productivity, site evaluation and state of nutrition of Gmelina arborea plantations in Oluwa and Omo forest reserves

Document type:
Buchbeitrag
Author(s):
Onyekwelu, J.; Mosandl, R.; Stimm, B.
Pages contribution:
S. 214-227
Abstract:
The high productivity associated with many tropical forest plantation species has contributed to their importance in meeting the world’s growing demand for wood products. However, there is concern that their high growth rate and intensive management system might lead to site nutrients depletion. A total of 20 stands (10–28 years) of Gmelina arborea plantations in Oluwa and Omo forest reserves, Nigeria, was used to investigate the effect of Gmelina plantation development on site nutrients, aboveg...     »
Keywords:
Forest plantation; Gmelina arborea; Site quality; Nutrient accumulation; Soil management; Nutrient cycling; Biomass; Sustainability of production; Nigeria
Book title:
Forest Ecology and Management
Volume:
229
Publisher:
Elsevier
Year:
2006
Reviewed:
ja
Language:
en
TUM Institution:
Lehrstuhl für Waldbau
Format:
Text
Ingested:
08.01.2009
Last change:
08.01.2009
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