Title:
Analysis of Poplar SRC Commercial Plantations in Veneto Region (Italy)
Author(s):
Facciotto, G., Bergante, S., Tirroni, P., Zampieri, R.
Document(s):
Paper
Abstract:
Veneto Region (Italy) financed the establishment of Short Rotation Coppices (SRC) with the Regional Law 14/2003. A total surface of 1295 ha has been established, mainly with poplar clones. Data on these crops were collected through a free questionnaire send to farmers; 219 responses were obtained. The plantation under investigation were established using two poplar clones 'Pegaso' and 'Sirio'. In the first rotation the average production of 'Pegaso' and 'Sirio' SRC are respectively 5.8 and 7.4 Odt ha-1 year -1; in the second rotation the average is 60% higher. Data collected were analyzed with environmental data, climate and soil. More than 43% of the total surface utilized for SRC were previously used to grow cereals, 28% crop rotation, 3% sugar beet, 25% set aside and 1% other crops. Statistical analysis were performed to individualize the most important factors influencing biomass production. Water availability, in particular rainfall, and soil texture are the more important factors but many other aspects not well detected in the questionnaire may play an important role on yields as a careful application of pre-emergence herbicide, that is crucial to control weed competition during the rooting phase of the cuttings and early development of the young shoots after coppicing.
Keywords:
clones, poplar, short rotation forestry (SRF), yield
Topic:
Biomass Resources
Subtopic:
Short rotation forestry and short rotation coppice
Event:
20th European Biomass Conference and Exhibition
Session:
1CV.3.10
Pages:
417 - 421
ISBN:
978-88-89407-54-7
Paper DOI:
10.5071/20thEUBCE2012-1CV.3.10
Price:
FREE
