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Managing tropical Sal forests ( Shorea robusta ) of Nepal in short rotations: findings of a 12-year long research

Publication Type  Journal Article
Year  2002
Authors  Acharya, K, P.; Tamrakar, P, R.; Gautam, G,; Regmi, R,; Adhikari, A,; Acharya, B,
Journal  Banko Janakari
Volume  12
Pages  71-78
Abstract  

The study was conducted to investigate best management practices to establish the natural regeneration of Sal ( Shorea robusta ) through coppice management and to maximize fodder and fuelwood production from degraded Terai forests of Nepal. A single block forest was established with 16 different treatments. Of these treatments, four were designed for fodder and fuelwood production in a short rotation. It was found that 1 shoot per stool was better for earlier foliage production and 3/2/1 shoots per stool was the best treatment to produce maximum fuelwood in a short rotation. A tabulated data showing the total biomass output for 12 years (3 rotations) of the study for simple coppice management option is provided.