Canadian Forest Service Publications

Year: 2013

Available from: Laurentian Forestry Centre

Catalog ID: 34620

Language: English

Series: Branching Out (LFC - Québec)

CFS Availability: Order paper copy (free), PDF (download)

Abstract

Growth: a key issue.

Abitibi-Témiscamingue: an experimental land.

Greenhouse or field testing: a matter of time.

A growing phenomenon.

Plain Language Summary

This publication uses plain language to describe research projects having to do with fast growing tree plantations (willows and hybrid poplars). These plantations are a good bioenergy supply source. To increase their biomass yield per unit of area, it is important to look at the degree to which plantation density can be increased.

The researchers studied the growth and yield of various clones of hybrid poplars and willow species, particularly in the context of using abandoned farmland in the Abitibi region and elsewhere in Canada.

This research work will be used to determine physiological yield indicators and identify species or clones that can be used to maximize biomass production. The data will be used to assess the profitability of fast growing plantations.

Branching Out is a plain language publication that uses existing information and previously published and disseminated findings of Laurentian Forestry Centre researchers.

Also available under the title:
Plantations d’espèces à croissance rapide : une source de bioénergie. L’éclaircie du Service canadien des forêts, Centre de foresterie des Laurentides. No 79. (French)