Acta Univ. Agric. Silvic. Mendelianae Brun. 2016, 64(4), 1219-1232 | DOI: 10.11118/actaun201664041219

Site-growth relationship of different short-rotation coppice tree species in southwestern Germany four years after establishment

Kristin Nerlich1, Martin Gauder1, Frieder Seidl2, Klaus Mastel2, Jens Möhring1, Wilhelm Claupein1, Simone Graeff-Hönninger1
1 University of Hohenheim, Institute of Crop Science, Fruwirthstr. 23, 70599 Stuttgart, Germany
2 Centre for Agricultural Technology Augustenberg (LTZ), Kutschenweg 20, 76287 Rheinstetten-Forchheim, Germany

Due to lack of detailed information on the suitability of short rotation coppice (SRC) species for different climatic regions, over four years this study investigated tree growth and susceptibility to pests and diseases of willow (Salix spp.) and poplar (Populus spp.) clones and other tree species like Alnus spp. and Robinia pseudoacacia at four sites located in southwestern Germany. The study was undertaken in order to deduce the kind of tree species recommended for the various site conditions. In 2009, field trials were established at four sites which differ in climate and soil characteristics (Forchheim, Kupferzell, Marbach and Aulendorf). At all tested locations, a high survival rate (>90 %) was observed for almost all willow and poplar clones and little infestations with leaf rust (Melampsora) and minor leaf damages caused by the poplar leaf beetle (Chrysomela populi) had occurred. The survival of the other tree species varied from 22 to 97 % depending on the site and species. Across all tree species and locations, results indicated that willow clones can be recommended for cold sites and poplars generally seem to require higher temperatures. The Alnus spp. seems to be favorable for both cold and warm conditions while Robinia pseudoacacia can be recommended for warm sites. Due to its chilling sensitivity, Paulownia tomentosa seems to be rather unsuitable for cultivation in southwestern Germany. For all tested sites, it appears that those with heavy soils and dry conditions are inappropriate for establishing SRC species.

Keywords: short rotation coppice, Salix spp., Populus spp., Alnus spp., Robinia pseudoacacia, bioenergy, fast growing trees
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Special thanks go to the staff at the Centre for Agricultural Technology Augustenberg for the management of the experimental sites and the recording of data. This project was supported by the Ministry of Rural Affairs and Consumer Protection Baden-Württemberg.

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Nerlich, K., Gauder, M., Seidl, F., Mastel, K., Möhring, J., Claupein, W., & Graeff-Hönninger, S. (2016). Site-growth relationship of different short-rotation coppice tree species in southwestern Germany four years after establishment. Acta Universitatis Agriculturae et Silviculturae Mendelianae Brunensis, 64(4), 1219-1232. doi: 10.11118/actaun201664041219
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