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Research on hybrid poplars and willow species for fast-growing tree plantations: Its importance for growth and yield, silviculture, policy-making and commercial applications

2013; Canadian Institute of Forestry; Volume: 89; Issue: 01 Linguagem: Inglês

10.5558/tfc2013-009

1499-9315

Guy R. Larocque, Annie DesRochers, Marie Larchevêque, Francine Tremblay, Jean Beaulieu, Ale× Mosseler, John E. Major, Stéphane Gaussiran, Barb R. Thomas, Derek Sidders, Pierre Périnet, John Kort, Michel Labrecque, P. Savoie, Sylvain Masse, O. T. Bouman, David P. Kamelchuk, Lahcen Benomar, Takamitsu Mamashita, P Gagné,

Forest Management and Policy

There is a growing interest in fast-growing hybrid poplar and willow plantations in Canada. This interest can be explained both by the rapid growth rate and high yield potential of this type of production system. However, their establishment and maintenance require considerable investments. Research efforts on productivity comparisons between different clones or species, breeding, physiology, nutrition, silviculture, pest management, harvesting methods, social and economic issues and industrial transformation contribute to maximizing fibre production and minimizing production costs. The objective of this paper is to briefly describe a number of current or recently completed research studies on fast-growing hybrid poplar and willow plantations and to discuss their utility and impacts for practical applications.