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The effect of genetic improvement, fertilisation, weed control and regeneration method on the establishment and performance of Eucalyptus macarthurii and Eucalyptus nitens.
(2005)
Eucalyptus grandis was introduced into South Africa in the 19th century, and has since become the most important of the hardwood plantation tree species grown for pulp. Until the late 1980's E. grandis was virtually the ...
The above-ground biomass composition and nutrient content of commercial Eucalypts and their use in managing sustainable intensive forestry in South Africa.
(2003)
A study was undertaken of the biomass composition of ten eucalypt species growing on five sites in the
timber growing regions of southeastern Mpumalanga. The species comprised E. deanei, E. dunnii,
E. elata, E. fastigata. ...
Growth of four pine species at high altitude sites in the Eastern Cape Province.
(2002)
The growth of four pine species Pinus patula, P. greggii, P. elliottii and P. taeda
was investigated on first rotation high altitude sites in the north-eastern region of
the Eastern Cape Province. The study area encompass ...
A site analysis and classification system for Eucalyptus grandis on the Zululand coastal plain.
(2001)
A site analysis for Eucalyptus grandis planted on the Zululand coastal plain was
carried out. Data from the permanent sample plot program from Mondi Forests was
used to derive meaningful site quality relationships.
Although ...
Evaluation of tree performance, site conditions and silvicultural procedures in forest plantations at high altitude sites in Lesotho.
(2005)
The permanent sample plots (PSP) and silvicultural trial plots established by the Forestry
Research Section of the Forestry Department of the Ministry of Forestry and Land
Reclamation in Lesotho were used as a source of ...
Parameterisation of the 3-PG process-based model in predicting the growth and water use of Pinus elliottii in South Africa.
(2011)
A simplified process-based model simulating growth and water use in forest
plantations was utilised to predict the growth of Pinus elliottii in South African
forest plantations. The model is called 3-PG (Physiological ...
The development of a wall-less plug for planting stock of forest trees.
(2011)
High output commercial nurseries that cater for the forestry industry are continuously
challenged to efficiently and cost effectively produce good quality planting stock to establish
large plantations. Currently, South ...
Comparative evaluation of Celtis africana in Lesotho with that in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.
(2005)
Research was conducted in three study sites in Lesotho, and the fourth, which was used
on comparative basis, was in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.
The study was suitable for Lesotho as it is a small country with very limited ...
The impact of urban expansion and population growth on productivity of forestlands : study area: Rustenburg Local Municipality.
(2007)
The survey has been carried out in North West Province within Rustenburg Local
Municipality. This is an Urban Forestry research in which six sites including peri-urban,
urban, suburban and semi-rural areas were ...
Developing a non-destructive screening tool for pulp yield in Acacia mearnsii (Black wattle)Developing a non-destructive screening tool for pulp yield in Acacia mearnsii (Black wattle)
(2009)
Acacia mearnsii (black wattle) is an important South African commercial forestry species, providing a source of high quality raw material (fibre) for both the domestic and international pulp and paper industries. Compared ...