Growth and Economics of <I>Ailanthus excelsa</I> Plantations in Jaipur Area

Abstract

Studies were taken up in Jaipur and some villages around the city togather data on the growth, fodder yield and economics of Ailanthus excelsa. It was observed that one tree of this species fetches around Rs. 4000 in its rotation to a farmer with very little expenditure on it (to the tune of Rs. 25 per plant in the planting year). Its fodder has a ready market always and is sold at Re. 1 per kg in the market. Its wood has a market price of Rs. 1750/m³. It was observed that agroforestry schemes involving A. excelsa find preference in the area under study.