Eucalyptus plantations in Israel: an assessment of economic and environmental viability

Zohar, Y.; Gafni, Avi; Morris, Jim; Shalhevet, Sarit

doi:10.1007/s11056-008-9089-4

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“…Early studies in Australia (Greenwood et al 1985) suggested that the rates of transpiration and groundwater uptake by Eucalyptus underlain by relatively shallow (5-8 m-surface) groundwater tables were three to six times higher than from pasture. In Israel, the annual transpiration of 3-year-old trees E. camaldulensis was found to be 1360 mm (Zohar et al 2008 and white mulberry (Morus alba), for biodrainage was studied on sandy and loamy slightly saline soils in degraded agricultural landscapes in Khorezm, Uzbekistan, Aral Sea basin. E. angustifolia ranked the highest, combining high water use, fast growth and production of nutritious feed.…”

Section: Suitable Plant Species For Biodrainagementioning

confidence: 99%

“…Early studies in Australia (Greenwood et al ) suggested that the rates of transpiration and groundwater uptake by Eucalyptus underlain by relatively shallow (5–8 m–surface) groundwater tables were three to six times higher than from pasture. In Israel, the annual transpiration of 3‐year‐old trees E. camaldulensis was found to be 1360 mm (Zohar et al ). In the Indian desert, plantations of Eucalyptus camaldulensis , E. fastigata , E. rudis and Corymbia tessellaris on raised bunds improved vegetation cover with a simultaneous decrease in the water table.…”

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“…Eucalyptus occidentalis performed better than E. camaldulensis under the more saline situation, emphasizing the selection of salt‐tolerant species. The annual transpiration of Eucalyptus in a saline environment highlighted the ecological benefit of Eucalyptus plantations in lowering the water table, even in a saline habitat, although their economic viability under such conditions remains limited (Zohar et al ). Singh et al () were of the view that biocontrol measures involving the selection of more salt‐tolerant crops, residue management, and biodrainage manage soil and water salinity for sustainable agriculture.…”

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Review and Case Studies on Biodrainage: An Alternative Drainage System to Manage Waterlogging and Salinity

Singh

Lal

2018

Irrigation and Drainage

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Waterlogging and its associated soil salinity are a major impediment to the sustainability of irrigated agriculture. Although conventional engineering drainage technologies such as subsurface or vertical drainage combat the problem, they are costly and generate huge quantities of effluent which is difficult to dispose of. Biodrainage, which removes excess soil water by deep‐rooted fast‐growing trees through evapotranspiration using bioenergy, is an appropriate alternative. Plant consumptive water use varies between 6500 and 28 000 m3 ha‐1 yr‐1 and an ideal tree plantation lowers groundwater tables by 1–2 m over a time period of 3–5 years. Trees such as Eucalyptus, Populus, Casuarina, Dalbergia, Syzigium, Acacia, Prosopis, Leucaena, etc. are found to be effective in lowering shallow groundwater tables and reversing salinity trends. Integration of trees such as Eucalyptus and Populus along with crops in a unified agroforestry system, on approach roads, field bunds or on dykes of ponds in an integrated farming system, is another viable proposition. Irrigation of highly transpiring trees has also been proposed for reuse of wastewater and conservation of nutrient energy into biomass, leading to carbon sequestration, environmental sanitation and eco‐restoration. For effective understanding and implementation, several case studies on the role of biodrainage for managing waterlogging and salinity are discussed in this paper. Copyright © 2018 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.

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Review and Case Studies on Biodrainage: An Alternative Drainage System to Manage Waterlogging and Salinity

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Lal

2018

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“…Biodrainage is the vertical drainage of soil water through high evapotranspiration by vegetation. Generally, high transpirative, salt resistant, and deep rooted plant species have been selected for land reclamation (Zohar et al, 2008). The trees once established can withdraw water from deeper layers of soil due to their deep extensive root system.…”

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Reclamation of Waterlogged Lowland in Indo-Gangetic Alluvial Plains Using Some Biodrainage Species

Banik¹,

Sarkar²,

Ghatak³

et al. 2018

Int.J.Curr.Microbiol.App.Sci

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“…A study in Israel [15] has shown that short rotation plantations, based on harvesting 50% of the slower growing trees for use in the manufacture of Medium-density Fibreboard (MDF), as pulpwood or fire wood, could provide better returns to farmers. The current project may provide financial benefits to growers by creating a value-add industry.…”

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Veneer based composite hollow utility poles manufactured from hardwood plantation thinned trees

Gilbert

Underhill

Baillères

et al. 2014

Construction and Building Materials

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Australia's utility pole network is aging and approaching its end of life. It is estimated that 70% of the 5 million poles currently in-service nationally were installed within the 20 years following the end of World War II and require replacement or remedial maintenance. Additionally, an estimated 21,700 high-durability new poles are required each year to support the expansion of the energy network. Utility poles were traditionally cut from native forest hardwood species. However, due to agreements which progressively phase out logging of native forests around Australia, finding new sources for utility poles presents a challenge. This paper presents the development of Veneer Based Composite hardwood hollow utility poles manufactured from mid-rotation Gympie messmate (Eucalyptus cloeziana) plantation thinned trees (also referred to as "thinning"), as an alternative to solid hardwood poles. The incentives behind the project and benefits of the proposed products are introduced in the paper. Small diameter poles, of nominal 115 mm internal diameter and 15 mm wall-thickness, were manufactured in two half-poles butt jointed together, using 9 hardwood veneers per half-pole. The poles were tested in bending and shear, and experimental test results are presented. The mechanical performance of the hollow poles is discussed and compared to hardwood poles sourced from mature trees and of similar size. Additionally, the required dimensions of the proposed hollow pole to replace actual solid poles are estimated. Results show that the proposed product represents a viable technical solution to the current shortage of utility poles. Future research and different options for improving the current concept are proposed in order to provide a more reliable and cost effective product for structural and architectural applications in general.

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Eucalyptus plantations in Israel: an assessment of economic and environmental viability

Cited by 15 publications

References 25 publications

Review and Case Studies on Biodrainage: An Alternative Drainage System to Manage Waterlogging and Salinity

Review and Case Studies on Biodrainage: An Alternative Drainage System to Manage Waterlogging and Salinity

Reclamation of Waterlogged Lowland in Indo-Gangetic Alluvial Plains Using Some Biodrainage Species

Veneer based composite hollow utility poles manufactured from hardwood plantation thinned trees

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