Article

Some Effects of Pruning on Growth and Timber Quality of <i>Eucalyptus grandis</i> in Zululand

B. V. BredenkampNatal Forestry Research Centre , PietermaritzburgF. S. MalanSouth African Forestry Research InstituteW. E. ConradleSouth African Forestry Research Institute

South African Forestry Journaljournal1980en

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Abstract

Summary A pruning trial in Eucalyptus grandis with six pruning regimes and a control displayed negligible effects on growth rates. Recovery after removal of up to 50% of the live crown was rapid. Gains in knot-free timber were insignificantly small while degrade due to stresses induced by severe pruning were not significant. Corrective pruning and brashing for access only is advocated.

Topics

Forest ecology and management Wood Treatment and Properties Seedling growth and survival studies

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DOI: 10.1080/00382167.1980.9629831

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