TREE SPECIES AND DENSITY EFFECTS ON WOODY BIOMASS PRODUCTION ON MINED LANDS: ESTABLISHMENT AND TWO YEAR RESULTS

摘要

Under-utilized, previously mined lands may be used to produce woody biomass materials for energy production and C sequestration. Past research trials have shown that tree growth on mined lands can be highly productive if suitable reclamation practices are used. This study tests the productivity of woody biomass plantations on previously mined lands after ripping to reduce soil compaction, using four species treatments under two planting densities. This paper summarizes the establishment procedure and initial results after two years of growth.