AGRE-0057 Mechanised Logging and On-Site Debarking of Short Rotation Coppice and Stands of Eucalyptus and Poplar: Impact on Silviculture, Environment and Economy

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AGRE-0057 Mechanised Logging and Onsite Debarking of Short Rotation Coppice and Stands of Eucalyptus and Poplar: Impact on Silviculture, Environment and Economy 1 March 1992 - 29 Febuary 1993

This project looked at the yields, economics, quality and performance of stands of short rotation coppice of Eucalyptus or poplar produced for the production of paper pulp in specific regions of Spain and France. The main objective was to develop and justify from an economic and environmental basis a mechanised harvesting system which included on-site debarking. The traditional method of manual logging and debarking at the mill was taken as a base line. Benefits were found to vary with stand density, the volume of trees, uniformity of stands, season of logging and other related parameters. Mechanical harvesting was competitive only on denser stands of larger trees. Debarking had some advantage in pest control, but could lead to lower pulp yield and quality.

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Coordinator

• Gabriel TOVAL / ENCE, Empresa Nacional de Celulosas SA Centro de Investigacion / SPAIN

EC Scientific Officer

• Ignacio SEOANE / European Commission DG Research Theme 1 Key Action 5.3 / BELGIUM