Selection of fast-growing willow (Salix spp.) clones for short-rotation forestry on mined peatlands in northern Finland.

Development of Sustainable Willow Short Rotation Forestry in Northern Europe

Songbird response to increased willow (Salix spp.) growth in Yellowstone's northern range.

After nearly a century of height suppression, willows (Salix spp.) in the northern range of Yellowstone National Park, U.S.A., are increasing in height growth as a possible consequence of wolf (Canis lupus) restoration, climate change, or other factors. Regardless of the drivers, the recent release of this rare but important habitat type could have significant implications for associated songbi...

Study on Slash Pine (Pinus elliottii) as a Short Rotation Forestry in the North of Iran

Forests of Iran located on the Southern border of the Caspian Sea cover 1.9 million hectares. The Caspian forests are divided into four separate forestry areas. One of these being Guilan influx area with total area of 565000 hectares. About 30 to 40 percent of Guilan province forests are suitable to short rotation forestry for afforestation. Slash pine (Pinus elliottii) is one of the main exo...

The Effect of Chemical Soil Properties on Weed Infestation Structure in Willow (Salix L.) Short-Rotation Coppice

Differences in soil and habitat conditions, depending on the type of soil on which shrubby species of willow Salix L. are being grown for energy purposes, are reflected in weed infestation species diversity and the distinctiveness of these crops, and require an individual program of control and reduction of the abundance of competitive herbaceous vegetation. Our study aimed at determining soil ...

Unmanned aerial vehicles for pre-harvest biomass estimation in willow (Salix spp.) coppice plantations

Bioenergy crops provide a form of renewable energy, contributing to reductions in greenhouse gas emissions. Short rotation coppice (SRC) bioenergy crops, including willow (Salix spp.) and poplar (Populus spp.) are planted commercially in the UK and more widely across Europe for use in heat and power generation [1] often on set-aside or arable agricultural land. However, available data on yield ...