Biomass Production and its Distribution in an Age Series Plantations of <I>Eucalyptus</I> Hybrid and <I>Acacia auriculaeformis</I> in Bihar

Abstract

The distribution of biomass in various tree component and productivity in an age series of plantations of Eucalyptus and Auriculaeformis have been discussed. For comparable ages the utilizable biomass recorded for Eucalyptus was higher than Acacia auriculaeformis. The maximum biomass produced at the age of 5 years in Eucalyptus has also been discussed. The present study suggests to raise Eucalyptus and Acacia auriculaeformis alternately in the same site, to maintain the fertility status of the soil to same extent.