Managing tropical Sal forests ( Shorea robusta ) of Nepal in short rotations: findings of a 12-year long research
| Publication Type | Journal Article |
| Year of Publication | 2002 |
| Authors | Acharya, K, P.; Tamrakar, P, R.; Gautam, G,; Regmi, R,; Adhikari, A,; Acharya, B, |
| Journal Title | Banko Janakari |
| Volume | 12 |
| Pagination | 71-78 |
| Key Words | biomass production; coppice; coppice with standards; crop; production; degraded forests; fodder; forest management; forests; fuelwood; natural regeneration; shoots; short rotation forestry; tropical forests; Shorea robusta |
| 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. |
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