The Geographical Distribution Of The Black Locust (Robinia Pseudoacacia L.) In Poland And Its Role On Non-Forest Land

Wojda, Tomasz; Klisz, Marcin; Jastrzębowski, Szymon; Mionskowski, Marcin; Szyp-Borowska, Iwona; Szczygiel, K.

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“…Under Polish conditions, such plantations are managed on short cycles, usually 1-10 years (the time interval between felling), or medium rotations (the interval between planting and replanting) of 15-25 years (Zajączkowski 2013), using genera such as willow (Salix L.) and poplar (Populus L.) (Herve and Ceulemans 1996;Verwijst 2001;Stolarski 2009;Benetka et al 2014) and, recently, black locust (Robinia pseudoacacia L.) (Lambert et al 2010;Wojda et al 2015). Many researchers also recommend growing such species (especially poplars) on cycles no shorter than 5-6 years (Fang et al 1999;Alig et al 2000;Boelcke and Kahle 2000).…”

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Biomass productivity of selected poplar (Populus spp.) cultivars in short rotations in northern Poland§

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Kaliszewski

2016

N.Z. j. of For. Sci.

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Background: Renewable energy sources such as biomass are an important aspect of the energy policy of the European Union. As the use of 'full-value wood' for energy purposes has been restricted, short-rotation forestry may be an alternative source of woody biomass. In Poland, the most promising genus is poplar (Populus spp.). Methods: Ten poplar cultivars from the Aigeiros or Tacamahaca sections of the genus Populus were compared in 5-and 6-year rotations for biomass components and yields. Additional aims were to preliminarily (a) identify a suitable rotation length and (b) evaluate the sprouting capacity of various cultivars in the climate of northern Poland. The following variables were measured: diameter at breast height (DBH), height, survival rate, single-tree dry mass, crop biomass production, and sprouting ability. Results: The cultivars 'NE-42' and 'Fritzi Pauley' showed the best growth characteristics (DBH and height) and highest biomass production (7.6 and 7.7 t ha −1 year −1 , and 5.2 and 6.9 t ha −1 year −1 , respectively, for cultivars in the 5-and 6-year cycles). These cultivars were also distinguished by a large number of coppice shoots and a high shoot length. Eight cultivars did well enough to produce worthwhile data, and five of these gave higher biomass production (t DM ha −1 year −1 ) during the 6-year, as opposed to the 5-year cycle. Of the eight cultivars analysed, 'AF-8' had the poorest growth parameters and produced two thirds less dry biomass than either the 'NE-42' or 'Fritzi Pauley' cultivars. Data for two Italian cultivars ('AF-6' and 'MON') were not analysed because of their cold tenderness and their high mortality. Conclusions: Rotation length is important for biomass production in energy plantations. Most of the tested poplar cultivars gave higher biomass productivity over an initial 6-year cycle than over a 5-year one. Our preliminary results suggest that the 'NE-42' and 'Fritzi Pauley' cultivars performed best among those tested. Both of these have been tested previously in Poland in medium and long rotations. The data indicate the importance of testing cultivars under local climatic conditions before planting on a commercial scale.

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Biomass productivity of selected poplar (Populus spp.) cultivars in short rotations in northern Poland§

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Wojda

Kaliszewski

2016

N.Z. j. of For. Sci.

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“…Since then, it has spread in Poland, not only through artifi cial plantings but also via self-seeding (Ślusarczyk, 2012). Currently, it can be found almost everywhere in the country, with the highest concentrations in the western part, in both deciduous and coniferous forests (Wojda et al, 2014). Outside forest ecosystems, black locust can also be found in buffer strips, roadsides, shelter belts and city alleys (Łukaszewicz, 2010).…”

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Effect of Climatic Conditions on Tree-Ring Widths in Black Locust (Robinia pseudoacacia L.) in the city of Wrocław

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“…as the second most planted broadleaved tree species in the world after Eucalyptus spp. (Rédei 2013b;Savill 2013;Wojda et al 2015).…”

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Ecology, growth and management of black locust (Robinia pseudoacacia L.), a non-native species integrated into European forests

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wood, fodder, and a source of honey as well as bio-oil and biomass. It is also important for carbon sequestration, soil stabilization and re-vegetation of landfills, mining areas and wastelands, in biotherapy and landscaping. In Europe, black locust is drought tolerant so grows in areas with annual precipitation as low as 500-550 mm. It tolerates dry, nutrient poor soils but grows best on deep, nutrient-rich, well-drained soils. It is a fast-growing tree and the height, diameter and volume growth peak before the age of 20. It mostly regenerates vegetatively by root suckers under a simple coppice system, which is considered the most cost-effective management system. It also regenerates, but less frequently, by stool sprouts. Its early silviculture in production forests includes release cutting to promote root suckers rather than stool shoots, and cleaning-respacing to remove low-quality stems, reduce the number of shoots per stool, and adjust spacing between root suckers. In addition, early, moderate and frequent thinning as well as limited pruning are carried out focusing on crop trees. The species is regarded as

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The Geographical Distribution Of The Black Locust (Robinia Pseudoacacia L.) In Poland And Its Role On Non-Forest Land

Cited by 29 publications

References 10 publications

Biomass productivity of selected poplar (Populus spp.) cultivars in short rotations in northern Poland§

Biomass productivity of selected poplar (Populus spp.) cultivars in short rotations in northern Poland§

Effect of Climatic Conditions on Tree-Ring Widths in Black Locust (Robinia pseudoacacia L.) in the city of Wrocław

Ecology, growth and management of black locust (Robinia pseudoacacia L.), a non-native species integrated into European forests

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